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Average Rugby World Cup Quiz | 10 Questions | Sports

Consider yourself a Rugby Union fan. How much do you know about the Rugby World Cup?

A multiple-choice quiz by piesang34. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
piesang34

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
297,783

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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902

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who scored the final points in the 2003 final which decided the winning team? Hint

Lote Tuquiri

Jason Robinson

Johnny Wilkinson

Elton Flatley

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which nation hosted the first World Cup in 1987? Hint

Australia

Australia & New Zealand combined

New Zealand

South Africa

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the name of the trophy awarded to the winning team? Hint

Bledisloe Cup

Webb Ellis Cup

Curry Cup

Ranfurly Shield

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which nation hosted the 2011 World Cup? Hint

Australia

New Zealand

South Africa

England

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who were the 2007 World Champions? Hint

New Zealand

South Africa

England

France

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who captained the winning team to victory in 1987? Hint

John Kirwan

Sean Fitzpatrick

David Kirk

Grant Fox

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Question 7 of 10

7. Of the 20 teams contesting the cup, how many teams are given automatic qualification into the competition? Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. When did Australia win their first World Cup? Hint

2003

They never won it

1991

1995

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Question 9 of 10

9. The inaugural cup final was played between which 2 nations? Hint

New Zealand & Australia

New Zealand & England

Australia & France

France & New Zealand

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which major team was barred entry into the inaugural World Cup? Hint

Scotland

South Africa

Argentina

Samoa

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who scored the final points in the 2003 final which decided the winning team?

Answer: Johnny Wilkinson

Johnny kicked a drop goal in the final 21 seconds to give England a 20-17 victory.

2. Which nation hosted the first World Cup in 1987?

Answer: Australia & New Zealand combined

Although New Zealand was considered the main host, 2 stadiums in Australia were utilised.

3. What is the name of the trophy awarded to the winning team?

Answer: Webb Ellis Cup

Named for William Webb Ellis, from Rugby School, the proported inventor of Rugby.

4. Which nation hosted the 2011 World Cup?

Answer: New Zealand

New Zealand won in 1987, and again in 2011.

5. Who were the 2007 World Champions?

Answer: South Africa

South Africa won its second cup. The first time when they hosted it, and were presented with the trophy by Nelson Mandela, the then President.

6. Who captained the winning team to victory in 1987?

Answer: David Kirk

The inaugural cup was contested between 16 teams, with New Zealand being the firm favourites.

7. Of the 20 teams contesting the cup, how many teams are given automatic qualification into the competition?

Answer: 12

Originally, 8 teams received automatic qualification.

8. When did Australia win their first World Cup?

Answer: 1991

Australia defeated England in the 1991 final, and France in the 1999 final.

9. The inaugural cup final was played between which 2 nations?

Answer: France & New Zealand

The All Blacks had a resounding victory of 29-9.

10. Which major team was barred entry into the inaugural World Cup?

Answer: South Africa

South Africa was still under Apartheid regime in 1987, and therefore, unwelcome at International fixtures.

Source: Author piesang34

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