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Quiz about American National Rugby League

American National Rugby League Quiz

Did you know that the USA have a Rugby League Competition?. Play this quiz and learn all about the American Competition. Thanks to: www.amnrl.com, www.rleague.com and www.leagueunlimited.com for the information.

A multiple-choice quiz by ozyboy. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
ozyboy

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
151,154

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
159

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Question 1 of 10

1. In 2003, how many clubs were in the American National Rugby League Competition? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was the main man/men behind the formation of the AMNRL & Rugby League in the USA? Hint

David Niu

Wayne Bennett

Andrew Johns

Paul Vautin and Peter Sterling

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Question 3 of 10

3. 2003 champions Connecticut Wildcats, were the sister club to which Australian NRL club? Hint

Brisbane Broncos

Penrith Panthers

Wests Tigers

none

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Question 4 of 10

4. One of the 1998 foundation clubs, Glen Mills, are the most successful team. When did they win their first championship? Hint

1999

2001

2000

1998

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was the nickname of the USA national team in 2003? Hint

Eagles

Yanks

They dont have one

Tomahawks

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Question 6 of 10

6. The USA national team have competed in the Rugby League World Sevens which are held in Sydney. Did they participate in the inaugural World Sevens?

Yes

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Question 7 of 10

7. What American coast are most the AMNRL clubs based on?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 8 of 10

8. Since all of the clubs are sister clubs with Australian NRL clubs, do the AMNRL teams also have the same or similar club logos? Hint

Yes all of them

Some do and some do not

Only one

None

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Question 9 of 10

9. In the 1950s, an American rugby league team toured Australia?

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 1977, a former Oakland Raiders (American Football) player by the name of Manfred Moore played top level rugby league in Australia?

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 2003, how many clubs were in the American National Rugby League Competition?

Answer: 8

The teams were: New York Knights, Connecticuit Wildcats, New Jersey Vikings, Glen Mills Bulls, New Jersey Sharks, Philadelphia Fight, Media Mantarays, and Washington DC Slayers.

2. Who was the main man/men behind the formation of the AMNRL & Rugby League in the USA?

Answer: David Niu

Niu was a former St George player in the early 1990s. He moved over to the USA and started off RL (with the help of others) in 1997/98. In 2003, he was president of the AMNRL.

3. 2003 champions Connecticut Wildcats, were the sister club to which Australian NRL club?

Answer: Wests Tigers

All the AMNRL clubs were sister clubs to Australian NRL clubs:
New York Knights - Newcastle Knights,
New Jersey Vikings - Canberra Raiders,
Glen Mills Bulls - Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs,
New Jersey Sharks - Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks,
Philadelphia Fight - South Sydney Rabbitohs,
Media Mantarays - Parramatta Eels,
Washington DC Slayers - St George Illawarra Dragons.

4. One of the 1998 foundation clubs, Glen Mills, are the most successful team. When did they win their first championship?

Answer: 1998

Glen Mills were the champions in: 1998, 1999, 2000 and 2001. They lost to New York in 2002 and Connecticuit in 2003.

5. What was the nickname of the USA national team in 2003?

Answer: Tomahawks

The Tomahawks have played against a number international teams such as: New Zealand A, Russia, Lebanon, Ireland, England, Canada and have played against a number of Australian clubs.

6. The USA national team have competed in the Rugby League World Sevens which are held in Sydney. Did they participate in the inaugural World Sevens?

Answer: Yes

The World Sevens were first held in Sydney in 1992. The Americans reached the Plate Semi Final.

7. What American coast are most the AMNRL clubs based on?

Answer: East Coast

New York Knights, NJ Sharks, NJ Vikings, Connecticut
Wildcats, Philadelphia, Glen Mills Bulls, Media Mantarays are all in the eastern states. The only team on the west coast is Washington DC Slayers.

8. Since all of the clubs are sister clubs with Australian NRL clubs, do the AMNRL teams also have the same or similar club logos?

Answer: Some do and some do not

Glen Mills logo is the same as Cantebury's logo but with a bull instead of a Bulldog head, Connecticut's logo is the same as West Tigers, New York's logo is nearly the same as N�wcastle, NJ Vikings is a modified Canberra logo, and NJ Sharks is a modified Cronulla logo. Philadelphia, Media and Washington have different logos

9. In the 1950s, an American rugby league team toured Australia?

Answer: True

In 1953, a touring "American All Stars" toured Australia. In the match against South Sydney, the Americans with no Rugby League experience, were beaten 52-25.

10. In 1977, a former Oakland Raiders (American Football) player by the name of Manfred Moore played top level rugby league in Australia?

Answer: True

Manfred Moore played 5 games for Newtown in 1977.

Source: Author ozyboy

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