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The Ultimate Rugby World Cups Quiz | Rugby Union

How well do you remember the first five rugby World Cups from 1987-2003?

A multiple-choice quiz by Blades. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Blades

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
205,961

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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741

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who in 1987 led New Zealand to victory in the first ever rugby World Cup? Hint

John Gallagher

John Kirwin

Michael Jones

David Kirk

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who captained Australia to victory in the 1991 rugby World Cup Final at Twickenham? Hint

David Campese

Nick Farr Jones

Tim Horan

Ewan McKenzie

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who captained South Africa to victory in the 1995 World Cup final in Johannesburg? Hint

Joel Stransky

Francois Pienaar

Joost Van Der Westhaizen

Hennie Le Roux

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 1999, Australia became the first team in international rugby history to win the World Cup for a second time. Who captained the greatest rugby nation in the world to this amazing feat? Hint

John Eales

Wendall Sailor

Nick Farr Jones

George Gregan

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Question 5 of 10

5. Drop goals have played big parts in the outcome of two of the first five World Cup finals. Who from the list had never dropped a goal in a World Cup? Hint

Johnny Wilkinson

Mike Catt

Joel Stransky

Zinzan Brooke

6. England won the rugby World Cup in 2003, with a Johnny Wilkinson drop goal in injury time. England also scored a try through Jason Robinson. However, Australia was first to cross the try line, but who was it that scored? Hint

Wendell Sailor

Lote Tuqiri

Elton Flatley

Matt Burke

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Question 7 of 10

7. From 1987-2003, which of the following players was the first to appear in four World Cups? Hint

Jason Leonard (England)

Gareth Reece (Canada)

Phillipe Sella (France)

Sean Fitzpatrick (New Zealand)

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who was the first man to represent two different countries in two different World Cups? Hint

Semi Taupiaffe

Frank Bunce

Willy Ofahengaue

Brian Lima

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who scored the first try of rugby World Cup 1991? Hint

Jonathan Davis

Tony Daly

Michael Jones

Ben Tune

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who were the three members of the England team that won rugby World Cup 2003, who were not born in England? Hint

Kyran Bracken, Matt Dawson, Dorian West

Will Greenwood, Richard Hill, Josh Lewsey

Mike Catt, Kyran Bracken, Dorian West

Mike Catt, Mike Tindall, Dorian West

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who in 1987 led New Zealand to victory in the first ever rugby World Cup?

Answer: David Kirk

David Kirk was the first man to lift the rugby World Cup after New Zealand beat France, 29-9.

2. Who captained Australia to victory in the 1991 rugby World Cup Final at Twickenham?

Answer: Nick Farr Jones

Nick Farr Jones captained Australia in the second World Cup final, beating England by 12-6.

3. Who captained South Africa to victory in the 1995 World Cup final in Johannesburg?

Answer: Francois Pienaar

Francois Pienaar captained South Africa to a 15-12 win over New Zealand.

4. In 1999, Australia became the first team in international rugby history to win the World Cup for a second time. Who captained the greatest rugby nation in the world to this amazing feat?

Answer: John Eales

John Eales captained Australia to thier second World Cup win, beating France setting a World Cup Final record score of 35-12.

5. Drop goals have played big parts in the outcome of two of the first five World Cup finals. Who from the list had never dropped a goal in a World Cup?

Answer: Mike Catt

Interestingly enough, Zinzan Brooke dropped a goal while playing as a flanker for New Zealand.

Answer: Lote Tuqiri

Lote Turqiri went on to become top tryscorer in World Cup 2003.

7. From 1987-2003, which of the following players was the first to appear in four World Cups?

Answer: Gareth Reece (Canada)

Gareth Reece represented Canada in the 1987, '91, '95, and '99 World Cups.

8. Who was the first man to represent two different countries in two different World Cups?

Answer: Frank Bunce

Brunce represented Western Somoa in 1991, then with New Zealand in 1995.

9. Who scored the first try of rugby World Cup 1991?

Answer: Michael Jones

Michael Jones was one of the greatest flankers of all-time, and it was more a matter of when he got on the score sheet and not if.

10. Who were the three members of the England team that won rugby World Cup 2003, who were not born in England?

Answer: Mike Catt, Kyran Bracken, Dorian West

Mike Catt is from Port Elizabeth in South Africa, Kyran Bracken is from Dublin in Ireland, and Dorian West is from Wrexham in Wales.

Source: Author Blades

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