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Quiz about History of Aussie Rugby League
Quiz about History of Aussie Rugby League

History of Aussie Rugby League Quiz Challenge - How Much Do You Know? | Rugby League


Some simple questions on the history greatest game of all.

A multiple-choice quiz by dobbo22. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
dobbo22
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
103,285
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
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Question 1 of 10
1. What was the nickname given to champion Dragons fullback and centre Graeme Langlands?

Answer: (One Word)
Question 2 of 10
2. When Melbourne won their maiden premiership in 1999, which team had won the most Premierships? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. The 1989 Grand Final was considered to be one of the most nailbiting of all time. Whose field goal attempt hit the post? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Who captained Melbourne to their maiden premiership win in 1999? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What country town did Canberra great, Laurie Daley, come from? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What is the first name of the father of the League winger that switched to Union, Mat Rogers?

Answer: ( One Word)
Question 7 of 10
7. Who did Brisbane beat in both the 1992 and 1993 Grand Finals? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Who was the captain of the now defunct "Seagulls" when they left the competition in 1995? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Who are the two men that the now defunct Winfield Cup was modelled on? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. In what year did the Super League competition start? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What was the nickname given to champion Dragons fullback and centre Graeme Langlands?

Answer: Chang

Even though Changa was a regular centre at club level, he was also a champion fullback for his country between 1963 and 1973.
2. When Melbourne won their maiden premiership in 1999, which team had won the most Premierships?

Answer: South Sydney

The competition began in 1908 and South Sydney had a total of 20, St George 14, Roosters with 12 and Balmain with a total of 11.
3. The 1989 Grand Final was considered to be one of the most nailbiting of all time. Whose field goal attempt hit the post?

Answer: Benny Elias

In the end it was a thrilling 19-14 win to the Canberra Raiders over the Balmain Tigers.
4. Who captained Melbourne to their maiden premiership win in 1999?

Answer: Glenn Lazarus

Lazarus was known as the "brick with eyes", due to his huge build.
5. What country town did Canberra great, Laurie Daley, come from?

Answer: Junee

Laurie Daley was affectionately knows as 'Snoz', due to the large size of his nose.
6. What is the first name of the father of the League winger that switched to Union, Mat Rogers?

Answer: Steve

A real class centre who toured Great Britain and France twice, in 1978 and 1982.
7. Who did Brisbane beat in both the 1992 and 1993 Grand Finals?

Answer: St. George

Brisbane won 28-8 in 1992, and 14-6 in 1993.
8. Who was the captain of the now defunct "Seagulls" when they left the competition in 1995?

Answer: Craig Coleman

A handy halfback who was coach of the revived rabbitohs in their return season of 2002. The seagulls were a team based on the Gold Coast and were not a very successful club.
9. Who are the two men that the now defunct Winfield Cup was modelled on?

Answer: Norm Provan & Arthur Summons

The Winfield Cup photo of Norm Provan and Arthur Summons was taken at the 1963 Western Suburbs v St. George grand final. John O'Gready was the photographer of this famous photo, that was used as a model for the trophy known as the Winfield Cup.
10. In what year did the Super League competition start?

Answer: 1997

It only lasted a year, much to the delight of many Rugby League fans.
Source: Author dobbo22

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