International Rugby: History and Major Tournaments

Question 1

Which of these is a major international rugby tournament for national teams?

Accepted Answer

Six Nations Championship

Answer

Heineken Cup

Answer

Super Rugby

Question 2

Which nation has the most Rugby World Cup titles?

Accepted Answer

New Zealand

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Australia

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South Africa

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England

Question 3

When was the inaugural Six Nations Championship held?

Accepted Answer

1903

Answer

1883

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1921

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1947

Question 4

Who holds the record for the most tries scored in international rugby matches?

Accepted Answer

David Campese

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Jonny Wilkinson

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Bryan Habana

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Serge Blanco

Question 5

What is the name of the trophy awarded to the Six Nations Championship winner?

Accepted Answer

Calcutta Cup

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Webb Ellis Cup

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Centurion Trophy

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Giuseppe Garibaldi Trophy

Question 6

Which nation has yet to win the Six Nations Championship?

Accepted Answer

Italy

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Scotland

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Ireland

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England

Question 7

What is the name of the governing body for international rugby union?

Accepted Answer

World Rugby

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International Rugby Football Board (IRFB)

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Fédération Internationale de Rugby Amateur (FIRA)

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Union of European Rugby Associations (UERA)

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a major international rugby union tournament?

Accepted Answer

World Cup of Rugby League

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Six Nations Championship

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Rugby World Cup

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World Rugby Sevens Series

Question 9

In what year was the inaugural Rugby World Cup held?

Accepted Answer

1987

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1975

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1995

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2003

Question 10

Which nation is considered to be the birthplace of rugby union?

Accepted Answer

England

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Scotland

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Wales

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Ireland

Question 11

What is the name of the yearly rugby union tournament contested by the top teams in the Northern Hemisphere?

Accepted Answer

Six Nations Championship

Answer

Tri Nations Series

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The Rugby Championship

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British and Irish Lions Tour

Question 12

What is the term for an infringement in rugby union where a player tackles an opponent who is not in possession of the ball called?

Accepted Answer

Offside

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Knock-on

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Forward pass

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Scrummage

Question 13

Which nation is nicknamed the 'Springboks' in international rugby?

Accepted Answer

South Africa

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New Zealand

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Australia

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England

Question 14

What is the name of the trophy awarded to the victor of the Rugby World Cup?

Accepted Answer

Webb Ellis Cup

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Calcutta Cup

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Ranfurly Shield

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Bledisloe Cup

Question 15

When was the inaugural international rugby match played?

Accepted Answer

Scotland vs. England, 1871

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Ireland vs. Wales, 1875

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England vs. France, 1906

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New Zealand vs. South Africa, 1921

Question 16

In which year was the inaugural Rugby World Cup tournament held?

Accepted Answer

1987

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1982

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1991

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1995

Question 17

Which country is nicknamed the 'Land of the Rising Scrum' in rugby terminology?

Accepted Answer

Japan

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New Zealand

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Australia

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South Africa

Question 18

Which player holds the record for the most tries scored in a single Rugby World Cup tournament?

Accepted Answer

Bryan Habana

Answer

Shane Williams

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Jonah Lomu

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David Campese

Question 19

What is the official governing body for rugby union worldwide?

Accepted Answer

World Rugby

Answer

International Rugby Board

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Rugby Football Union

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International Rugby League

Question 20

What is the term used to describe a situation in rugby where the ball is thrown into the air between two lines of players?

Accepted Answer

Lineout

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Set scrum

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Kick-off

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Knock-on

Question 21

How has technology impacted the role of coaches in international rugby?

Accepted Answer

Coaches now use technology extensively to analyze player performance.

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Technology has made face-to-face interactions between coaches and players less important.

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Technology has diminished the influence of coaches on team tactics.

Question 22

Which nation is not a participant in the Six Nations Championship?

Accepted Answer

South Africa

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England

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France

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Ireland

Question 23

What is the name of the trophy awarded to the winner of the Rugby World Cup?

Accepted Answer

Webb Ellis Cup

Answer

Calcutta Cup

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Ranfurly Shield

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Stanley Cup

Question 24

Which team has won the Rugby World Cup the most?

Accepted Answer

New Zealand

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South Africa

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England

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Australia

Question 25

What is the name of the annual rugby union tournament contested by the four British nations and Ireland?

Accepted Answer

Six Nations Championship

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Home Nations Championship

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British Isles Championship

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Celtic Nations Championship

Question 26

What is the name of the governing body for international rugby union?

Accepted Answer

World Rugby (WR)

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International Rugby Federation (IRF)

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Fédération Internationale de Rugby Amateur (FIRA)

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International Rugby Board (IRB)

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT a rule in rugby union?

Accepted Answer

Fumble

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Knock-on

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Scrum

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Line-out

Question 28

What is the name of the position responsible for kicking and passing the ball in rugby union?

Accepted Answer

Fly-half

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Scrum-half

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Prop

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Hooker

Question 29

Which of the following is a major rugby tournament held annually in the Southern Hemisphere?

Accepted Answer

Super Rugby

Answer

Pro14

Answer

Heineken Cup

Answer

Top 14

Question 30

What is the name of the rugby union team that represents the British Isles and Ireland?

Accepted Answer

British and Irish Lions

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England

Answer

Scotland

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Wales

Question 31

Which international rugby union competition has the longest history?

Accepted Answer

Home Nations Championship

Answer

Six Nations Championship

Answer

Rugby World Cup

Answer

Tri Nations Series

Question 32

Which country has won the most Rugby World Cup titles?

Accepted Answer

New Zealand

Answer

South Africa

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England

Answer

Australia

Question 33

Which nation has never triumphed in the Six Nations Championship?

Accepted Answer

Italy

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France

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Scotland

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Ireland

Question 34

What trophy is awarded to the winner of the Rugby World Cup?

Accepted Answer

Webb Ellis Cup

Answer

Calcutta Cup

Answer

Ranfurly Shield

Answer

Bledisloe Cup

Question 35

Which rule is unique to rugby union?

Accepted Answer

Scrum

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Forward pass

Answer

Maul

Answer

Sin bin

Question 36

Which organization governs international rugby union?

Accepted Answer

World Rugby

Answer

International Rugby Board

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European Rugby Union Association

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Rugby Football Union

Question 37

Which of the following countries is not part of the Six Nations Championship?

Accepted Answer

New Zealand

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England

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Wales

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Italy

Question 38

What is the significance of the Calcutta Cup in international rugby?

Accepted Answer

Awarded to the winner of the annual match between England and Scotland

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The oldest trophy in international rugby

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Awarded to the team with the best overall record in the Six Nations

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Awarded to the player with the most tries in the Rugby World Cup

Question 39

What is the nickname of Australia's national rugby team?

Accepted Answer

Wallabies

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All Blacks

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Lions

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Springboks

Question 40

Which fundamental rule in rugby prohibits forward passing?

Accepted Answer

The ball must be passed backwards.

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Matches are played on rectangular pitches.

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Players are restricted to carrying the ball in one hand.

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Tackling is only permitted below the waist.

Question 41

What is the name of the trophy awarded to the Rugby World Cup champion?

Accepted Answer

Webb Ellis Cup

Answer

Calcutta Cup

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Six Nations Trophy

Question 42

Identify the position in rugby known as the primary distributor of the ball in the scrum.

Accepted Answer

Scrum-half

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Striker

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Midfielder

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Goalkeeper

Question 43

Which organization governs international rugby?

Accepted Answer

World Rugby

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IOC

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FIFA

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UEFA

Question 44

Which countries jointly hosted the inaugural Rugby World Cup in 1987?

Accepted Answer

New Zealand and Australia

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England and France

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South Africa and Zimbabwe

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Ireland and Wales

Question 45

What is the cultural significance of the 'Haka' in international rugby?

Accepted Answer

It is a traditional war dance performed by the New Zealand All Blacks before matches to express unity and intimidate opponents.

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It is solely a celebratory dance performed after scoring a try.

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It is a ritual intended solely to intimidate opposing teams.

Question 46

Which nation has captured the highest number of Rugby World Cups?

Accepted Answer

New Zealand

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England

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Australia

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South Africa

Question 47

What is the name of the annual rugby tournament contested by the leading six European nations?

Accepted Answer

Six Nations Championship

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Four Nations Tournament

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Tri Nations Series

Answer

Rugby Championship

Question 48

What international rugby governing body coordinates matches worldwide?

Accepted Answer

World Rugby

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International Rugby Board

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Federation Internationale de Rugby Amateur

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International Olympic Committee

Question 49

Which nations jointly hosted the inaugural Rugby World Cup in 1987?

Accepted Answer

New Zealand and Australia

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Wales

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South Africa

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England

Question 50

What is the cultural significance of the 'Haka' performed by the New Zealand All Blacks before international matches?

Accepted Answer

A traditional Maori war dance

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A victory celebration

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A motivational ritual

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A pre-match prayer

Question 51

What is the distinction between a 'conversion' and a 'penalty goal' in rugby?

Accepted Answer

A conversion is an attempt to score points following a try, whereas a penalty goal is executed after a penalty has been awarded.

Answer

A conversion is worth 2 points, while a penalty goal is worth 3 points.

Question 52

Which of the following is a significant challenge confronting the future of international rugby?

Accepted Answer

Player welfare and concussion management

Answer

Television rights

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Lack of funding

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Rule changes