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Rugby Heroes of Wales Trivia Quiz

This could be filed in the History Section so long ago, since Wales had any decent Rugby Heroes to revere. Flavours of the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. Good Luck.

A multiple-choice quiz by bracklaman. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
bracklaman

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
138,081

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1100

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who played centre for Oxford University, Neath RFC and had a trial for Ireland and was hanged? Hint

Christopher Robin

Tony O'Reilly

William Joyce

Anthony Smollet

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Question 2 of 10

2. Forget the Pontypool Front Row, the real awesome front three played for Neath RFC in the 1960s. Ron Waldron, John Dodd, and who was the Hooker? Hint

Fran Cotton

Stack Stevens

Morlais Williams

Phil Larter

3. The score was Wales 9 and France 11 with very little time left to go on the clock. This player was taking the conversion from close to the right hand touchline, when the ball fell over and the referee did not allow him to re-position the ball. Nevertheless this outstanding Bridgend and Wales Centre kicked the goal to level the match in the 1960s. Who was he? Hint

Ken Jones

Keith Bradshaw

David Thomas

John Dawes

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who was the last Aberavon player to score a first class three point try? Hint

Rees

Condon

Williams

Jones

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Question 5 of 10

5. Nicknamed Top Cat in his playing days. Played for Pontypool, Swansea and Wales. Made his debut as Team Captain (very rare event) and engineered 111 lines out against Scotland to give Wales first win in years. Who was he? Hint

Gareth Edwards

Clive Rowlands

Terry Homes

Garry Prothero

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Question 6 of 10

6. "Where do you want me to throw the ball"?, was the question. "You chuck it anywhere, boyo, and I'll catch it", was the reply which began the most successful half back partnership in the history of Welsh rugby. Who was the Outside Half in this partnership? Hint

Barry John

Marsden Young

Phil Bennett

John Bevan

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Question 7 of 10

7. "Where do you want me to throw the ball?" was the question, "You chuck it anywhere, boyo, and I'll catch it" was the reply which began the most successful half back partnership in the history of welsh rugby. Who was the Scrum Half in this partnership? Hint

Terry Holmes

Chico Hopkins

Alan Walters

Gareth Edwards

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Question 8 of 10

8. A real hero. This Welsh Number 8 was later to die tragically in a fire whilst rescuing a child. He represented Abertillery throughout his long playing career despite approaches from more "fashionable" clubs? Who was he? Hint

Derek Morgan

Arthur Bliss

Haydn Morgan

Alun Pask

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Question 9 of 10

9. A strongly built bearded centre played for Llanelli and Wales and now is heard on Radio Wales or seeen on BBC Cymru? Hint

Roy Bergiers

Ray Gravell

Norman Lang

Lyndon Thomas

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Question 10 of 10

10. This famous second row line out specialist scion of Llanelli was capped by the British Lions before making his International debut for Wales. Name him. Hint

Bobby Wanbon

John Morgan

Craig Quinnell

Delme Thomas

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who played centre for Oxford University, Neath RFC and had a trial for Ireland and was hanged?

Answer: William Joyce

Became better known as Lord Haw Haw during World War II, and was a major Nazi propagandist during the conflict. He had dual nationality, US and Irish.

2. Forget the Pontypool Front Row, the real awesome front three played for Neath RFC in the 1960s. Ron Waldron, John Dodd, and who was the Hooker?

Answer: Morlais Williams

Even I as a Bridgend supporter had to acknowledge the clinical and controlled power of this front row. The Pontypool three were of course world class in every way.

Answer: Keith Bradshaw

Keith's son Chris, had more recently proven his worth as a First Class Full Back, and occasional Winger for both Bridgend and Aberavon.

4. Who was the last Aberavon player to score a first class three point try?

Answer: Condon

Finishing try in end of season Snelling Sevens. The Southern Hemisphere sides had already changed to the new scoring system.

Answer: Clive Rowlands

Top Cat went on to be a very successful Administrator and Selector for Wales.

Answer: Barry John

Known as the King.

Answer: Gareth Edwards

Wales' first player to reach 50 caps. Legendary competitor in Superstars.

Answer: Alun Pask

An innovative and inventive player he played for Wales 27 times all consecutively and including one non capped appearance against the emerging Fiji side.

9. A strongly built bearded centre played for Llanelli and Wales and now is heard on Radio Wales or seeen on BBC Cymru?

Answer: Ray Gravell

Later became a sports commentator for Welsh language TV.

10. This famous second row line out specialist scion of Llanelli was capped by the British Lions before making his International debut for Wales. Name him.

Answer: Delme Thomas

Delme played with his sleeves rolled up and was a much respected member of the Welsh team.

Source: Author bracklaman

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