Master the Rules of Rugby: Enhance Your Understanding of the Game

Question 1

In rugby, which of these actions is allowed?

Accepted Answer

Passing the ball backwards

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Punching an opponent

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Tripping an opponent

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Tackling an opponent below the waist

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a way to score points in rugby?

Accepted Answer

Free kick

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Try

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Conversion

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Penalty

Question 3

What is the term used to describe when players bind together in a line?

Accepted Answer

Scrum

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Line-out

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Ruck

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Maul

Question 4

What is the primary responsibility of the referee in rugby?

Accepted Answer

To enforce the rules

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To make scoring decisions

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To encourage fair play

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To provide commentary

Question 5

How many substitutes can enter a rugby union match?

Accepted Answer

7

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5

Answer

9

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11

Question 6

Which tournament crowns the rugby union world champions?

Accepted Answer

World Cup

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Six Nations

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British Lions Tour

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Heineken Cup

Question 7

During a rugby match, how many players are allowed on the field from each team?

Accepted Answer

15

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13

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17

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19

Question 8

What is the designated area where tries are scored in rugby called?

Accepted Answer

Try zone

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Goal area

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Touchdown

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End zone

Question 9

What is the shape of the ball used in rugby?

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Oval

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Round

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Rectangular

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Triangular

Question 10

In rugby, which basic strategy involves moving the ball quickly through passing and running?

Accepted Answer

Passing and running

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Kicking for territory

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Tackling and rucking

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Scrummaging

Question 11

In rugby, how can teams score points?

Accepted Answer

Tries and kicks

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Goals and touchdowns

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Field goals and home runs

Question 12

During a line-out in rugby, which player is responsible for throwing the ball into play?

Accepted Answer

Hooker

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Scrum-half

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Winger

Question 13

Which of the following is **NOT** a fundamental principle of rugby?

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Relying solely on individual skill and athleticism

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Promoting sportsmanship and fair play

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Advancing the ball towards the opposing team's goal

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Maintaining continuous play with minimal stoppages

Question 14

Which rugby event in 1995 is known for fostering unity and reconciliation in South Africa after apartheid ended?

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1995 Rugby World Cup Final

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2003 Rugby World Cup Final

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1999 Rugby World Cup Final

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2019 Rugby World Cup Final

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT considered a fundamental rugby skill?

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Dribbling

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Passing

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Tackling

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Kicking

Question 16

What is the term used to describe the imaginary line in rugby that determines offside positions?

Accepted Answer

The offside line

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The gain line

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The try line

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The touchline

Question 17

What is the standard duration of a rugby match?

Accepted Answer

80 minutes

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40 minutes

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60 minutes

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100 minutes

Question 18

What is the primary responsibility of the referee in a rugby match?

Accepted Answer

To enforce the game's rules

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To provide commentary

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To train the players

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To sell tickets

Question 19

What is the name of the prestigious trophy awarded to the winning team of the Rugby World Cup?

Accepted Answer

The Webb Ellis Trophy

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The Six Nations Cup

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The Tri-Nations Cup

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The British and Irish Lions Cup

Question 20

What type of kick is typically taken to restart a match after a score?

Accepted Answer

Kick-off

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Penalty kick

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Free kick

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Drop goal

Question 21

Which type of player typically wears the number 10 jersey?

Accepted Answer

Fly-half

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Prop

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Scrum-half

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Winger

Question 22

What is the name of the official who enforces the rules of the game?

Accepted Answer

Referee

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Umpire

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Judge

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Commissioner

Question 23

Which of the following is considered a fair and legal tackle in rugby?

Accepted Answer

Tackling a player who is in possession of the ball

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Tackling a player above the shoulders

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Tackling a player from behind

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Tackling a player who has released the ball

Question 24

What number of points is awarded after a successful field goal?

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3 points

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5 points

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7 points

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10 points

Question 25

In rugby, what is the maximum number of players allowed to be in an offside position simultaneously?

Accepted Answer

0

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1

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2

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3

Question 26

Which of the following is not a type of rugby kick?

Accepted Answer

Corner kick

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Drop kick

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Punt kick

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Penalty kick

Question 27

In rugby, what is the main objective of a ruck?

Accepted Answer

To stop play and reset the ball

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To gain territory

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To prevent the opposition from scoring

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To clear the ball from the field

Question 28

What is a major distinction between rugby union and rugby league?

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The tackle rules

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The number of players on the field

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The shape of the ball

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The scoring system

Question 29

What is the term for a player who is in possession of the ball?

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Ball carrier

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Prop

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Fly-half

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Scrum-half

Question 30

What is the name of the world governing body for rugby?

Accepted Answer

World Rugby

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Fédération Internationale de Rugby

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International Rugby Board

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Union Internationale de Rugby

Question 31

Which of the following is a core value of rugby?

Accepted Answer

Respect for the opponent

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Winning at all costs

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Individual brilliance

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Selfishness

Question 32

How many players are on the field for each team during a standard rugby match?

Accepted Answer

15

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20

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18

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12

Question 33

What is a lineout in rugby?

Accepted Answer

A restart used after the ball goes out of bounds over the touchline.

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A type of penalty kick.

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A formation used in attacking the opponents' goal.

Question 34

What is the offside rule in rugby?

Accepted Answer

Players must stay behind the attacking team's hindmost foot.

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Players must stay in their own half of the field.

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Players cannot tackle opponents who are not in possession of the ball.

Question 35

What is the name of the area behind the try line where teams can score points by grounding the ball?

Accepted Answer

In-goal area

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Touchdown zone

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Scrum zone

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Penalty area

Question 36

Which of the following is NOT a method of scoring points in rugby?

Accepted Answer

Scoring a goal from a direct free kick.

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Crossing the try line with the ball.

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Kicking a conversion after scoring a try.

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Kicking a penalty goal.

Question 37

What is the primary responsibility of the touch judges in a rugby match?

Accepted Answer

To assist the referee with decisions on whether the ball has gone out of play.

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To control the scrum and lineout.

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To make decisions on penalty kicks.

Question 38

Which of the following is NOT a scoring method in rugby?

Accepted Answer

Penalty Kick for Touch

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Try

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Conversion Kick

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Drop Goal

Question 39

What is the primary purpose of a scrum in rugby?

Accepted Answer

To restart play after a minor infringement occurs

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To kick a penalty

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To form a line out

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To score a try

Question 40

What is the name of the position responsible for throwing the ball into the line out?

Accepted Answer

Hooker

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Scrum-half

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Lock

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Fly-half

Question 41

What is the maximum number of players allowed on the field for each team in rugby?

Accepted Answer

15

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19

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17

Answer

13

Question 42

Which of the following is NOT a valid way to score a try?

Accepted Answer

Kicking the ball over the crossbar

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Driving the ball over the opponent's goal line

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Passing the ball to a teammate who scores

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Touching the ball down in the opponent's goal area

Question 43

What is the primary role of the referee in rugby?

Accepted Answer

To enforce the rules and control the game

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To score points

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To coach one of the teams

Question 44

How many players are on a rugby team on the field at any one time?

Accepted Answer

15

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17

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13

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20

Question 45

How many points is a penalty kick worth in rugby?

Accepted Answer

3

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1

Answer

5

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2

Question 46

What is the primary purpose of a lineout in rugby?

Accepted Answer

To restart play after the ball has gone out of bounds.

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To award a penalty to the team that lost possession.

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To begin the game.

Question 47

Which of the following is not a typical position in rugby?

Accepted Answer

Center back

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Flanker

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Prop

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Fullback

Question 48

What is the penalty for receiving a yellow card in rugby?

Accepted Answer

A 10-minute suspension from the game.

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A penalty kick for the opposing team.

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Permanent dismissal from the game.

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A restart from a scrum.

Question 49

What is the primary distinction between rugby union and rugby league?

Accepted Answer

Rugby union has 15 players on the field, while rugby league has 13.

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Rugby union has 13 players on the field, while rugby league has 15.

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Rugby league uses a round ball, while rugby union uses an oval ball.

Question 50

When a player is tackled, what is their immediate obligation?

Accepted Answer

Release the ball.

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Kick the ball forward.

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Run towards the try line.

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Pass the ball to a teammate.