Rugby Quiz

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What’s in the Rugby Quiz?

This quiz covers Rugby knowledge with questions that include:

  • Identifying Rugby World Cup champions
  • Understanding scoring methods in Rugby Union and Rugby League
  • Famous Rugby stadiums around the world
  • Distinguishing between Rugby positions and their roles

Are you seasoned or have you just kicked off your Rugby journey? You’ll tackle questions about everything from the All Blacks’ secret training routines to why the Springboks always seem to have the best snacks at halftime. We made this quiz to challenge those of you who think you know a lot about Rugby. Maybe you’ve practised full line-outs in your garden with your mates. Or perhaps you’ve watched every match with the enthusiasm of a prop in a scrum. Whatever your Rugby story, this quiz is here to test your knowledge and maybe even give you a few laughs along the way!

Rugby Quiz Union and League

Whether you enjoyed your trip to the Rugby World Cup or not, it’s time to test your knowledge. Do this quiz with a friend or send them the link if you want to have a little competition. Do you remember the capital of Sweden and Denmark, well your friend does so you’d better brush up on your knowledge by taking this quiz. Nobody needs to know how many times it take you to pass! We hope you’ll have fun trying out this quiz and feel a little nostalgia from past trips or even get inspired to visit new places. Want to peek behind the scrum? Click Preview Quiz Content at the bottom of the page to uncover more rugby secrets!

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Q1: What is the maximum number of players on a Rugby Union team on the field at one time?

A1: 15

Q2: Which of the following are positions in Rugby Union?

A2: Scrum-half, Fly-half, Fullback

Q3: Which country has won the most Rugby World Cup titles?

A3: New Zealand

Q4: What is a common method to restart play in Rugby Union after a minor infringement?

A4: Scrum

Q5: Which of the following are scoring methods in Rugby Union?

A5: Try, Conversion, Penalty kick

Q6: What is the duration of a standard Rugby Union match?

A6: 80 minutes

Q7: Arrange these Rugby World Cup winning nations in the order they first won the tournament.

A7: New Zealand (1987), Australia (1991), South Africa (1995)

Q8: In Rugby Union, what is the term for a score worth three points achieved by kicking the ball through the goalposts?

A8: Penalty goal

Q9: Which of the following are valid methods to score points in Rugby League?

A9: Try, Goal kick, Drop goal

Q10: What is the term for the area where a try is scored in Rugby Union?

A10: Try zone

Q11: Which of the following is a forbidden action in Rugby Union?

A11: Forward pass

Q12: Which of the following are types of penalties in Rugby Union?

A12: Free kick, Penalty kick

Q13: What is the term for the player who throws the ball into a line-out in Rugby Union?

A13: Hooker

Q14: Which of the following is not a variant of Rugby?

A14: Basketball

Q15: Which of the following are famous Rugby stadiums?

A15: Twickenham Stadium, Millennium Stadium, Stade de France

Q16: What is the name of the annual Rugby competition contested by top European clubs?

A16: Heineken Champions Cup

Q17: Which of the following are roles of the forwards in Rugby Union?

A17: Winning scrums, Jumping in line-outs, Securing possession

Q18: Which team hosted the first Rugby World Cup in 1987?

A18: Australia and New Zealand

Q19: What is the name of the governing body for Rugby Union worldwide?

A19: World Rugby

Q20: What is the name of the South African Rugby Union team that has won multiple World Cups?

A20: Springboks

Q21: How many points is a try worth in Rugby Union?

A21: 5 points

Q22: What is the nickname of the New Zealand national Rugby Union team?

A22: All Blacks

Q23: Which of the following are components of the Rugby Union scoring system?

A23: Try, Conversion, Penalty try

Q24: Match each Rugby position to its primary role.

A24: Scrum-half: Feeds the ball from the base of the scrum, Prop: Provides stability in the scrum, Fullback: Last line of defence and field coverage

Q25: Which of the following is a key difference between Rugby Union and Rugby League?

A25: Number of tackles before possession changes

Q26: Which of the following is a common Rugby League position?

A26: Stand-off

Q27: What is the name of the Hong Kong Rugby Sevens tournament?

A27: Hong Kong Sevens

Q28: If a Rugby player could be any animal, which one would they be and why?

A28: While not part of the actual quiz, imagine a player choosing to be a kangaroo for those powerful legs and boundless energy on the field!