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Fun Trivia: S : Super 14s

Special Sub-Topic: Super 14 Teams


South Africa: Which Super 14 franchise is based in Bloemfontein?

    Cheetahs. Bloemfontein is in the Free State, in central South Africa. It is the judicial capital of the country and is also known as the "City of Roses". Incidentally also the the city that the quiz author calls home.

What is the name of the Cape Town franchise?
    Stormers. Cape Town is known as "The Mother City" in South Africa. One of the most beautiful cities in the world, it is home to Table Mountain and of course, the Stormers.

Johannesburg is where things seem to happen in South Africa. Which team calls this bustling city home?
    Lions. Johannesburg is South Africa's economic capital and one of Africa's busiest cities. It rose from the gold mining industry in the 1800s and is now the centre of the country's economy.

On the eastern coast of South Africa is the busy coastal city of Durban. It is home to The _______ .
    Sharks. Durban is important in terms of tourism, it has a temperate climate and beautiful beaches. Also home to uShaka Marine World and many other tourist attractions.

Hamilton, New Zealand is home to which franchise?
    Chiefs. Hamilton is in Waikato on New Zealand's North Island. Interesting fact: according to Sister Cities International Hamilton's sister city is Sacramento, USA.

From the Land Down Under, which team calls Sydney its home?
    Waratahs. The Waratahs are based in Sydney, with sights like the Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge are instanly recognisable. It is the best known city in and the capital of New South Wales.

Which team plays its home games in the city of Brisbane?
    Reds. Brisbane is the capital of Queensland. Built around the Brisbane River, it is also home to The Gabba Cricket Ground.

Canberra is the home city for which team?
    Brumbies. Canberra is Australia's capital, situated in the Australian Capital Territories. In 2001, the ACT Brumbies became the first non-NZ team to win the Super 12 title. The Auckland Blues (2) and Canterbury Crusaders (3) had, between them, won the first five titles (1996 to 2000).

Auckland were the inaugural Super 12 champions back in 1996. What is their official name?
    Blues. Auckland is on the North Island and is New Zealand's largest and most populous urban areas. It is affectionately known as the "City of Sails" due to the large number of yachts. The competition was expanded to the Super 14 in 2006.

The land of the Silver Fern. The most successful team ever in Super rugby is based in Christchurch. What is their name?
    Crusaders. The Crusaders are by far the most successful team: they won their seventh title in 2008 (which was the 13th Super 14 season). They're based in Canterbury on the South Island, which is also known as the "Gateway to the Antarctic" as many expeditions have been based here.

The current defending champions play out of Auckland. What is their official name?
    Blues. Auckland is on the North Island and is New Zealand's largest and most populous urban areas. It is affectionately known as the "City of Sails" due to the large number of yachts.

Hamilton is home to which franchise?
    Chiefs. Hamilton is in Waikato on New Zealand's North Island. Interesting fact: According to Sister Cities International Hamilton's sister city is Sacramento, USA.

Wellington plays host to which Super 14 team?
    Hurricanes. Wellington is the political capital of New Zealand. It is on North Island but only the Cook Strait separates it from South Island. Two notable Wellingtonians are Russell Crowe and Anna Paquin.

The 14th team is based in Dunedin. Who are they?
    Highlanders. Dunedin is on South Island in the Otago area. The highest peak in Otago is Mount Aspiring and the area is well-known for its mountains. The stadium is known as "The House of Pain".

I've run out of teams! So, let's refresh: Who is the current Rugby Union World Champions?
    South Africa. The 2008 Rugby Union World Cup in France was won by the Springboks of South Africa after beating England 15-6 in the final.


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