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University in the NSWRL Trivia Quiz

Way way back in the olden days of Rugby League came a team known simply as 'University'. Many have forgotten they played in the top league, but now you can learn more about them.

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

Author
timence

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
57,627

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
222

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Question 1 of 10

1. When did University join the NSWRL? Hint

1908

1926

1914

1920

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Question 2 of 10

2. What year was University's last in the competition? Hint

1937

1932

1927

1942

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was University's nickname? Hint

The versatiles

The concessionals

The students

They didn't have one

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Question 4 of 10

4. What University did they come from? Hint

Australian National University

University of New South Wales

University of Sydney

University of Technology, Sydney

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Question 5 of 10

5. What fact separated the University club from all the other clubs in the competition? Hint

They were amateurs

They had a sponsor

They wore completely black uniforms

They won the last game of the season every season they played

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Question 6 of 10

6. How many times did University collect the wooden spoon? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. University never won a premiership, but which of the following did they achieve in their best season? Hint

3rd

5th

4th

Runners up

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Question 8 of 10

8. What premiership record did University set? Hint

Least points in a season

Most points in a season

Most consecutive losses

Most consecutive wins

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Question 9 of 10

9. How many times did University go through a season without winning a match? Hint

Never

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Question 10 of 10

10. How many of these things are true: they once won a match 42-8, they once won 5 games in a row, they had 2 internationals, their colours were blue and gold. Hint

None of them

3 of them

All 4 of them

2 of them

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When did University join the NSWRL?

Answer: 1920

Sydney University put in a team in 1920.

2. What year was University's last in the competition?

Answer: 1937

They lasted 18 full seasons, which is pretty good compared to most other 'defunct clubs'.

3. What was University's nickname?

Answer: The students

4. What University did they come from?

Answer: University of Sydney

5. What fact separated the University club from all the other clubs in the competition?

Answer: They were amateurs

It was very hard for this club to be successful, because as soon as they produced a good player, he was snapped up by one of the other clubs.

6. How many times did University collect the wooden spoon?

Answer: 10

An amazing 10 times, and all between 1921-1937.

7. University never won a premiership, but which of the following did they achieve in their best season?

Answer: Runners up

In 1926, University finished 4th on the ladder. They beat Glebe in the minor semi final 29-3, but lost to Souths in the final by 11-5. They never made the semis after that, best result besides this was 5th in 1928.

8. What premiership record did University set?

Answer: Most consecutive losses

They lost an incredible 42 matches in a row. In round 1, 1934, they beat Norths 4-3. Then came the drought. Their next win wasn't until round 15 (the last round) of 1936, when they downed St George 13-11. There were a few close calls in this time, going down to Newtown 10-13 (round 5 of 1934) and Canterbury 15-16 (round 17 of 1935).

After that win at the end of 1936, they lost all of their games in 1937, meaning the record could have been a lot bigger!

9. How many times did University go through a season without winning a match?

Answer: 3

Also a premiership record: 1921, 1935 and 1937.

10. How many of these things are true: they once won a match 42-8, they once won 5 games in a row, they had 2 internationals, their colours were blue and gold.

Answer: 3 of them

All true except they only had 1 international, Ray Morris.

Source: Author timence

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