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Quiz about Rugby World Cup 2019 Just the Facts

Rugby World Cup 2019: Just the Facts Quiz

The Rugby World Cup 2019 was a treat. How much do you remember?

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

Author
liamwalsh

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
401,325

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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155

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Question 1 of 10

1. Where was the 2019 Rugby World Cup held? It was the first time to be held outside one of the Tier 1 nations. Hint

South Africa

Argentina

New Zealand

Japan

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who won the 2019 Rugby World Cup? They had won the tournament two times previously. Hint

England

Australia

New Zealand

South Africa

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Question 3 of 10

3. Kickers usually score the most points during a World Cup. Which player scored the most points in the 2019 Rugby World Cup? Hint

Handre Pollard (SA)

Richie Mo'unga (NZ)

Owen Farrell (Eng)

Yu Tamura (Jap)

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which player scored the most tries in the 2019 Rugby World Cup? He did not play in the final! Hint

Kotari Matsushima (Jap)

Makazole Mapimpi (SA)

Josh Adams (Wales)

Jordie Barrett (NZ)

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Question 5 of 10

5. Typhoon Hagibis had an effect on the tournament resulting in the cancellation of three matches. Which of these was NOT one of them? Hint

Namibia - Canada

England - France

Japan - Scotland

New Zealand - Italy

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Question 6 of 10

6. How many teams played in the 2019 Rugby World Cup? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. How many games did the USA win in the 2019 Rugby World Cup? Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. Group A consisted of Japan, Ireland, Russia, Samoa and Scotland. Who won the group winning all four of their games? Hint

Japan

Scotland

Ireland

Samoa

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the nickname of Japan's national rugby team? They won Group A of the 2019 Rugby World Cup. Hint

The Cherry Blossoms

The All Blacks

The Lelos

The Bears

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who refereed the final of the 2019 Rugby World Cup? Hint

Wayne Barnes (England)

Jerome Garces (France)

Nigel Owens (Wales)

Jaco Peyper (South Africa)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where was the 2019 Rugby World Cup held? It was the first time to be held outside one of the Tier 1 nations.

Answer: Japan

The opening match was played in Tokyo Stadium. Later in the tournament three matches were cancelled due to the effects of Typhoon Hagibis.

2. Who won the 2019 Rugby World Cup? They had won the tournament two times previously.

Answer: South Africa

South Africa became the first team to win a rugby World Cup after losing one of their pool matches. They were beaten 23-13 by New Zealand on the second day of the tournament.

3. Kickers usually score the most points during a World Cup. Which player scored the most points in the 2019 Rugby World Cup?

Answer: Handre Pollard (SA)

Handre Pollard scored a total of 69 points being 9 conversions, 16 penalties and 1 drop goal. Owen Farrell of England was second with 58 points.

4. Which player scored the most tries in the 2019 Rugby World Cup? He did not play in the final!

Answer: Josh Adams (Wales)

Josh finished with 7 tries, one ahead of Makazole Mapimpi of South Africa. Three players have previously scored 8 tries in a single World Cup.

5. Typhoon Hagibis had an effect on the tournament resulting in the cancellation of three matches. Which of these was NOT one of them?

Answer: Japan - Scotland

The Japan - Scotland game was at serious risk but it was decided on the morning of the game to continue. Canada's national team stayed in Kamaishi where they had been due to play Namibia. They helped with cleanup efforts.

6. How many teams played in the 2019 Rugby World Cup?

Answer: 20

The full list of teams included Argentina, Australia, Canada, England, Fiji, France, Georgia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Namibia, New Zealand, Russia, Samoa, Scotland, South Africa, Tonga, United States, Uruguay and Wales.

7. How many games did the USA win in the 2019 Rugby World Cup?

Answer: 0

The USA lost 45-7 to England, 33-9 to France, 47-17 to Argentina and 31-19 to Tonga.

8. Group A consisted of Japan, Ireland, Russia, Samoa and Scotland. Who won the group winning all four of their games?

Answer: Japan

Japan started the tournament by beating Russia 30-10. They then beat Ireland 19-12 marking their second tournament in a row where they caused a major upset. This was followed by a 38-19 victory over Samoa and a 28-21 win over Scotland.

9. What is the nickname of Japan's national rugby team? They won Group A of the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

Answer: The Cherry Blossoms

The All Blacks are the nickname of the New Zealand team. A little less know are The Lelos, the nickname of the Georgia team and The Bears, the nickname of the Russia team.

10. Who refereed the final of the 2019 Rugby World Cup?

Answer: Jerome Garces (France)

This was Jerome Garces 3rd Rugby World Cup as a referee. In 2015 he was in charge of the game where Japan beat South Africa. Nigel Owens refereed the 2015 Rugby World Cup Final.

Source: Author liamwalsh

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