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The Six Nations Trivia Quiz

The grandest rugby competition in the world.

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

Author
bigdaddypanda

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
235,986

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1228

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Question 1 of 10

1. In 1871, England and Scotland held the first international tournament. When Ireland and Wales joined in 1880, what was the tournament called? Hint

The Home International Championships

The Four Nations

The Battle for Britain

The Champions Match

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which side was the first to coin the term, "Five Nations"? Hint

Ireland

Scotland

Wales

France

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Question 3 of 10

3. England had won several Grand Slams before Scotland won their first in 1925. What is a Grand Slam? Hint

Holding your opponents scoreless

Leading in throw-ins won, kicks scored, fewest penalties and highest score in one tournament

Leading in goals for, goals against, tackles and tries in one tournament

Beating all the other sides

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Question 4 of 10

4. When France rejoined and The Five Nations started back up in 1947, they played every year until 1972. What happened that changed that? Hint

Unfair play in 1971

Political Tensions

A gas rationing

The death of Princess Anne

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Question 5 of 10

5. 1969 to 1979 was considered the "Golden Era" for which side? Hint

Wales

France

Ireland

England

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which side won the last Five Nations tournament? Hint

Wales

Ireland

England

Scotland

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Question 7 of 10

7. What side was added to create The Six Nations? Hint

Spain

Italy

Greece

Germany

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Question 8 of 10

8. One of the most well-known stadiums is Twickenham. To which side does it belong? Hint

Ireland

Wales

Scotland

England

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which side in 2006 had the smallest stadium? Hint

Italy

Ireland

Wales

France

10. While The Six Nations is the Northern Hemiphere's tournament, The Four Nations is the Southern's. Which team was not part of the Tri-Nations and was the last to join the Four Nations Tournament? Hint

South Africa

Argentina

Australia

New Zealand

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 1871, England and Scotland held the first international tournament. When Ireland and Wales joined in 1880, what was the tournament called?

Answer: The Home International Championships

Even though England and Scotland dominated the first years, Wales developed a strategy that would change the way rugby was played.

2. Which side was the first to coin the term, "Five Nations"?

Answer: France

It was in 1910. However, France ended up dropping out because of poor play and did not fully rejoin until after WWII.

3. England had won several Grand Slams before Scotland won their first in 1925. What is a Grand Slam?

Answer: Beating all the other sides

The Triple Crown came first. It's when a British Isle side(Ireland, Wales, Scotland and England) beats the other three in one tournament.

4. When France rejoined and The Five Nations started back up in 1947, they played every year until 1972. What happened that changed that?

Answer: Political Tensions

Wales and Scotland refused to travel to Ireland because of the turmoil there.

5. 1969 to 1979 was considered the "Golden Era" for which side?

Answer: Wales

They won 6 titles and 3 Grand Slams. Ireland dominated the post-WWII era, and France came into strength starting in the late 1950s. England has always been a power with their Golden Era beginning in 1910.

6. Which side won the last Five Nations tournament?

Answer: Scotland

They closed out the millennium by winning before a sixth side was added.

7. What side was added to create The Six Nations?

Answer: Italy

Like France, Italy had gotten off to a slow start in the competition.

8. One of the most well-known stadiums is Twickenham. To which side does it belong?

Answer: England

It opened in 1910 and brought along with it England's Golden Era, breaking the dominance of Wales.

9. Which side in 2006 had the smallest stadium?

Answer: Italy

Stadio Flaminio only seated 24,973. Ireland: Lansdowne Road, Capacity:49,250. Wales: Millennium Stadium, Capacity:72,500. Stade de France, Capacity:78,750. Scotland: Murrayfield Rugby Ground, Capacity:67,500.

Answer: Argentina

The All Blacks of New Zealand seemed to dominate, but the Wallabies of Australia and South Africa's Springboks make this a great watch. Argentina's erratic but sometimes powerful matches also make them very watchable

Source: Author bigdaddypanda

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