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Rugby World Cup Quiz Challenge - How Much Do You Know? | Rugby Union

This quiz is dedicated to all those who played in the Rugby World Cup, and all those supporters who developed square eyes watching it on tv.

A multiple-choice quiz by Fiachra. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Fiachra

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
150,765

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
12 / 15

Plays
1341

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Question 1 of 15

1. When was the first Rugby World Cup held? Hint

1991

1983

1989

1987

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Question 2 of 15

2. Which team are nicknamed the Pumas? Hint

Samoa

Uruguay

Argentina

Italy

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Question 3 of 15

3. What position did Brian O'Driscoll play in for Ireland? Hint

Flyhalf

Centre

Hooker

Prop

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Question 4 of 15

4. Which rugby team was nicknamed the Oaks? Hint

Romania

USA

France

Namibia

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Question 5 of 15

5. Who was the youngest player on the New Zealand team, at the age of 20, at the 2003 World Cup? Hint

Jerry Collins

Dave Hewett

Joe Rokocoko

Carlos Spencer

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Question 6 of 15

6. Everyone has heard of the Maori dance of the New Zealand team, but when was it first used? Hint

1935

1987

1905

1950

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Question 7 of 15

7. For which of the following countries did Jonny Wilkinson play? Hint

New Zealand

England

Ireland

Canada

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Question 8 of 15

8. Who won the World Cup in 1995? Hint

France

England

Australia

South Africa

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Question 9 of 15

9. Which of the following was coach of Australia at the 2003 World Cup? Hint

John Mitchell

Eddie Jones

Dave Waterston

John Boe

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Question 10 of 15

10. What are the playing colours of the team nicknamed the Azzurri? Hint

Blue / Yellow

Blue / White

Green / White

Green / Yellow

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Question 11 of 15

11. Which two teams kicked off the tournament in Sydney in 2003? Hint

New Zealand / Italy

France / Fiji

Ireland / Romania

Argentina / Australia

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Question 12 of 15

12. Had Australia ever won the championship?

Yes

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Question 13 of 15

13. For which country did the Australian, Nathan Hines, line out in the championship? Hint

Australia

Scotland

England

USA

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Question 14 of 15

14. Which of these European teams were nicknamed the Red Dragons? Hint

Scotland

Wales

Ireland

England

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Question 15 of 15

15. The trophy being played for was called the William Webb Ellis trophy?

Yes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When was the first Rugby World Cup held?

Answer: 1987

The first cup was won by the powerful New Zealand team. 20 countries participated in this, the fifth World Cup.

2. Which team are nicknamed the Pumas?

Answer: Argentina

Rugby has been played in Argentina since the nineteenth century. Their team captain was Agustin Pichot, one of the best scrum halfs in the game.

3. What position did Brian O'Driscoll play in for Ireland?

Answer: Centre

He had already notched up 41 caps for Ireland before being selected.

4. Which rugby team was nicknamed the Oaks?

Answer: Romania

The Blues were France, the Eagles the USA and the Welwitchias were from Namibia.

5. Who was the youngest player on the New Zealand team, at the age of 20, at the 2003 World Cup?

Answer: Joe Rokocoko

He was 20 at the time of the World Cup. He was born in Fiji but reared in Auckland. In his first 7 tests he had scored 11 tries.

6. Everyone has heard of the Maori dance of the New Zealand team, but when was it first used?

Answer: 1905

It was first reportedly used in a match against Scotland, on November 18th in 1905.

7. For which of the following countries did Jonny Wilkinson play?

Answer: England

He played for England as a flyhalf.

8. Who won the World Cup in 1995?

Answer: South Africa

This was their first time playing in the world cup, and in 1999 they were the losing semi finalists.

9. Which of the following was coach of Australia at the 2003 World Cup?

Answer: Eddie Jones

John Mitchell = New Zealand, Dave Waterston = Namibia and John Boe = Samoa.

10. What are the playing colours of the team nicknamed the Azzurri?

Answer: Blue / White

This is the Italian team's nickname, and they played in blue and white. Their captain was Alessandro Troncon.

11. Which two teams kicked off the tournament in Sydney in 2003?

Answer: Argentina / Australia

The opening match was played in the Telstra Stadium, all the other matches mentioned in this question were played the following day.

12. Had Australia ever won the championship?

Answer: Yes

They won the second Rugby World Cup in 1991, and won again in 1999.

13. For which country did the Australian, Nathan Hines, line out in the championship?

Answer: Scotland

Nathan Hines was a lock for Scotland, for whom he had been playing since 2000. He was entitled to play for Scotland because one of his grandmothers was born in Glasgow.

14. Which of these European teams were nicknamed the Red Dragons?

Answer: Wales

It seems that Wales were the only one of these four countries to have a nickname. They obviously got the name from their national flag.

15. The trophy being played for was called the William Webb Ellis trophy?

Answer: Yes

It was called after the young man of the same name credited with establishing the sport at Rugby School, in England, when he was only 16. There is a plaque at the school commemorating the event.

Source: Author Fiachra

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