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Rugby: The Best Sport Ever Trivia Quiz

Rugby is my favorite sport. These questions should be easy for anyone who plays rugby.

A multiple-choice quiz by cheerbelle. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
cheerbelle

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
255,158

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
1224

Last 3 plays: Guest 185 (10/10), Guest 174 (8/10), alythman (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. A scissor is a move commonly used by the back line. A scissor can also be called a _______. Hint

Switch

Skip

Loop

Kock

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of these players is not involved in the scrum? Hint

Number 8

Prop

Wing

Scrumhalf

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Question 3 of 10

3. When the ball is dropped forward, it is called a(n) ______. Hint

Advantage

Obstruction

Knock on

Lineout

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the primary job function of the touch judges? Hint

They determine whether or not the ball touches the ground in the try zone

They determine where the ball is carried out of bounds

They determine whether or not the defense is offside

They determine whether or not the ball was dropped forward

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the "pitch"? Hint

The jersey

The ref

The goalpost

The field

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the line that lies between the 50-meter line and the 5-meter line? Hint

17 meter line

22-meter line

30-meter line

25-meter line

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of these is the result of the ball being carried out of bounds? Hint

Lineout

Penalty kick

Scrum

10 meter penalty

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Question 8 of 10

8. How should you address a referee during a rugby match? Hint

Mr.

Just plain old ref

Man

Sir

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Question 9 of 10

9. What does it mean to "kick for touch"? Hint

Kick the ball into the try zone

Kick the ball out of bounds

Kick the ball straight down the field

Kick the ball through the goal posts

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of these players wears the highest number? Hint

Prop

Wing

Number 8

Scrumhalf

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Nov 19 2024 : Guest 185: 10/10
Nov 13 2024 : Guest 174: 8/10
Oct 16 2024 : alythman: 10/10
Oct 08 2024 : Montgomery1: 9/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. A scissor is a move commonly used by the back line. A scissor can also be called a _______.

Answer: Switch

A scissor is also called a switch because the ball carrier will end up switching places with the player that he/she is passing to.

2. Which of these players is not involved in the scrum?

Answer: Wing

The scrumhalf feeds the ball into the scrum. The props support the hooker in the front row. The Number 8 man pushes in the back of the scrum.

3. When the ball is dropped forward, it is called a(n) ______.

Answer: Knock on

In rugby, the ball must not be dropped forward, or else it is a turnover.

4. What is the primary job function of the touch judges?

Answer: They determine where the ball is carried out of bounds

The touch judges raise their arm (which is usually holding a flag) when the ball is carried out of bounds. They also determine exactly where the ball crossed the out of bounds line.

5. What is the "pitch"?

Answer: The field

In rugby, the field is often called a pitch.

6. What is the line that lies between the 50-meter line and the 5-meter line?

Answer: 22-meter line

The 50-meter line is in the middle. The 22-meter line is on either side of it. Farther out are the 5-meter lines. Then there are the try lines.

7. Which of these is the result of the ball being carried out of bounds?

Answer: Lineout

One player, usually the hooker throws the ball into the lineout. A player being lifted into the air can catch the ball, or the ball might go to a player on the ground.

8. How should you address a referee during a rugby match?

Answer: Sir

In rugby, the ref is also called "Sir". For example: "Sir, how much time is left?"

9. What does it mean to "kick for touch"?

Answer: Kick the ball out of bounds

When a penalty is called, there is the option to kick the ball out of bounds.

10. Which of these players wears the highest number?

Answer: Wing

Props wear #1 and #3. The Number 8 man obviously wears #8. The scrumhalf wears #9. Wingers wear #11 and #14.

Source: Author cheerbelle

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