Rugby World Cup

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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? Blue / Yellow Green / Yellow Green / White Blue / White

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

12. Had Australia ever won the championship? Yes No

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

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

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