Welcome to the ultimate Rugby Quiz!
Are you prepared to tackle your rugby knowledge and show that you’re a true fan of the sport?
We’ve lined up some tough questions to scrum down your rugby prowess.
Just keep track of your correct answers and check out our result table to see your performance.
So, throw on your jersey, bind up, and let’s find out if you can convert your rugby trivia skills into points!
Table of Contents
- 1. In which country was rugby invented?
- 2. What is the maximum number of points that can be scored by a team in a single play?
- 3. What is the term used for restarting play after the ball has gone out of bounds?
- 4. Which country has won the most Rugby Union World Cups?
- 5. What is the name of New Zealand’s national rugby team?
- 6. How many players are there on a rugby union team?
- 7. What is the trophy awarded to the winner of the Rugby Union World Cup called?
- 8. Which country hosted the first Rugby Union World Cup in 1987?
- 9. Who is the all-time top try scorer in Rugby Union?
- 10. How many points is a drop goal worth in rugby union?
- 11. In which position does the player wearing the number 2 jersey usually play?
- 12. Which team won the first ever Rugby Sevens World Cup?
- 13. How many players are on a rugby sevens team?
- 14. What is the term used to describe tackling an opponent by grabbing them above the shoulders?
- 15. Which country’s rugby team is known as the “Springboks”?
- 16. Who won the Golden Boot at the 2019 Rugby World Cup?
- 17. Which country hosted the 2015 Rugby World Cup?
- 18. What is the nickname of the Australian national rugby team?
- 19. Who is the highest-scoring player in the history of the Rugby Union World Cup?
- 20. In which year was rugby officially introduced to the Olympic Games?
- 21. Which team performs the famous war dance, the “Haka,” before matches?
- 22. What is the term used when a player illegally prevents the opposition from playing the ball with their hands or arms?
- 23. What is the oldest rugby competition in the world?
- 24. What is the name of the prestigious rugby match played annually between England and Scotland?
- 25. What is the name of the attacking formation often used by teams to create an overlap and exploit space on the field?
- 26. What does the term ‘maul’ refer to in rugby?
- 27. When did the International Rugby Board (now World Rugby) adopt rugby’s current five-point try scoring system?
- 28. England’s Rugby League team is known as:
- 29. Which stadium is the home of the French national rugby team?
- 30. Who holds the record for the most international appearances in Rugby Union?
- 31. Which nation won the first-ever rugby tournament at the 2016 Olympic Games after the sport’s reintroduction?
- 32. Which team won the 2018 Women’s Rugby World Cup?
- 33. Which player has scored the fastest try in international rugby?
1. In which country was rugby invented?
- A) Australia
- B) England
- C) New Zealand
2. What is the maximum number of points that can be scored by a team in a single play?
- A) 3 points
- B) 5 points
- C) 7 points
3. What is the term used for restarting play after the ball has gone out of bounds?
- A) Scrum
- B) Line-out
- C) Ruck
4. Which country has won the most Rugby Union World Cups?
- A) South Africa
- B) New Zealand
- C) Australia
5. What is the name of New Zealand’s national rugby team?
- A) Wallabies
- B) Springboks
- C) All Blacks
6. How many players are there on a rugby union team?
- A) 13
- B) 15
- C) 11
7. What is the trophy awarded to the winner of the Rugby Union World Cup called?
- A) The Webb Ellis Cup
- B) The Bledisloe Cup
- C) The Challengers Cup
8. Which country hosted the first Rugby Union World Cup in 1987?
- A) England
- B) Australia and New Zealand
- C) South Africa
9. Who is the all-time top try scorer in Rugby Union?
- A) Jonah Lomu
- B) Daisuke Ohata
- C) David Campese
10. How many points is a drop goal worth in rugby union?
- A) 2 points
- B) 3 points
- C) 4 points
11. In which position does the player wearing the number 2 jersey usually play?
- A) Hooker
- B) Scrum-half
- C) Winger
12. Which team won the first ever Rugby Sevens World Cup?
- A) Fiji
- B) England
- C) Scotland
13. How many players are on a rugby sevens team?
- A) 7
- B) 10
- C) 12
14. What is the term used to describe tackling an opponent by grabbing them above the shoulders?
- A) Spear tackle
- B) High tackle
- C) Dump tackle
15. Which country’s rugby team is known as the “Springboks”?
- A) Australia
- B) South Africa
- C) Argentina
16. Who won the Golden Boot at the 2019 Rugby World Cup?
- A) Handré Pollard
- B) Owen Farrell
- C) Richie Mo’unga
17. Which country hosted the 2015 Rugby World Cup?
- A) France
- B) England
- C) Wales
18. What is the nickname of the Australian national rugby team?
- A) All Blacks
- B) Wallabies
- C) Springboks
19. Who is the highest-scoring player in the history of the Rugby Union World Cup?
- A) Jonny Wilkinson
- B) Dan Carter
- C) Grant Fox
20. In which year was rugby officially introduced to the Olympic Games?
- A) 1900
- B) 1908
- C) 1924
21. Which team performs the famous war dance, the “Haka,” before matches?
- A) South Africa
- B) Australia
- C) New Zealand
22. What is the term used when a player illegally prevents the opposition from playing the ball with their hands or arms?
- A) Offside
- B) Handling
- C) Killing the ball
23. What is the oldest rugby competition in the world?
- A) Currie Cup
- B) Six Nations Championship
- C) The Calcutta Cup
24. What is the name of the prestigious rugby match played annually between England and Scotland?
- A) The Calcutta Cup
- B) The Rose Bowl
- C) The Thistle Cup
25. What is the name of the attacking formation often used by teams to create an overlap and exploit space on the field?
- A) The Flying V
- B) The Arrowhead
- C) The Umbrella
26. What does the term ‘maul’ refer to in rugby?
- A) A set piece when players bind together after a tackle
- B) A player using their feet to secure the ball after a tackle
- C) A ball carrier and at least one other player from each team, bound together and on their feet
27. When did the International Rugby Board (now World Rugby) adopt rugby’s current five-point try scoring system?
- A) 1990
- B) 1992
- C) 1995
28. England’s Rugby League team is known as:
- A) The Lions
- B) The Roses
- C) The Bulldogs
29. Which stadium is the home of the French national rugby team?
- A) Parc des Princes
- B) Stade de France
- C) Stade Pierre Mauroy
30. Who holds the record for the most international appearances in Rugby Union?
- A) Brian O’Driscoll
- B) Richie McCaw
- C) Alun Wyn Jones
31. Which nation won the first-ever rugby tournament at the 2016 Olympic Games after the sport’s reintroduction?
- A) Fiji
- B) Great Britain
- C) South Africa
32. Which team won the 2018 Women’s Rugby World Cup?
- A) New Zealand
- B) England
- C) Australia
33. Which player has scored the fastest try in international rugby?
- A) Bryan Habana
- B) Shane Williams
- C) Daisuke Ohata
Results
| # of Correct Answers | Percentage Range | Label | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0- | 0-49% | Rugby RookieArmchair Athlete | You've got some learning to do, but don't worry, there's always the next game! |
| - | 50-64% | Tackle TraineeRookie Runner | Not bad! Keep practicing, and you'll be a sports trivia champ in no time. |
| - | 65-79% | Scrum SpecialistMidfield Maestro | Impressive! You're getting closer to the top, keep up the good work. |
| - | 80-94% | Field FighterAll-Star Striker | Wow, you really know your sports trivia! You're a force to be reckoned with. |
| -33 | 95-100% | Rugby ChampionLegendary Champion | Unbelievable! You're a true sports trivia master. Your knowledge knows no bounds! |
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