Rugby World Cup

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. When was the first Rugby World Cup held? 1991 1987 1989 1983

2. Which team are nicknamed the Pumas? Uruguay Samoa Italy Argentina

3. What position did Brian O'Driscoll play in for Ireland? Flyhalf Prop Hooker Centre

4. Which rugby team was nicknamed the Oaks? France Romania USA Namibia

5. Who was the youngest player on the New Zealand team, at the age of 20, at the 2003 World Cup? Dave Hewett Jerry Collins Carlos Spencer Joe Rokocoko

6. Everyone has heard of the Maori dance of the New Zealand team, but when was it first used? 1987 1935 1950 1905

7. For which of the following countries did Jonny Wilkinson play? England Ireland New Zealand Canada

8. Who won the World Cup in 1995? France South Africa Australia England

9. Which of the following coached Australia? John Mitchell Eddie Jones Dave Waterston John Boe

10. What are the playing colours of the team nicknamed the Azzurri? Green / Yellow Blue / Yellow Blue / White Green / White

11. Which two teams kicked off the tournament in Sydney? France / Fiji New Zealand / Italy Argentina / Australia Ireland / Romania

12. Had Australia ever won the championship? Yes No

13. For which country did the Australian, Nathan Hines, line out in the championship? Australia Scotland England USA

14. Which of these European teams were nicknamed the Red Dragons? Scotland England Ireland Wales

15. The trophy being played for was called the William Webb Ellis trophy? Yes No