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Quiz about Ireland Team 2003
Quiz about Ireland Team 2003

Ireland Team: 2003 Trivia Quiz


This quiz will test your knowledge on Six Nations/Summer tour 2003. Fairly easy you will agree.

A multiple-choice quiz by niallius. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
niallius
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
136,387
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
607
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Question 1 of 10
1. Who captained Ireland in the Six Nations decider at Lansdowne Road? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Ireland finished third in the Six Nations?


Question 3 of 10
3. In the Six Nations decider, Ireland fielded three players in the back line from which province? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. How many points did Ireland accumulate in the Six Nations? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Ronan O'Gara was Ireland's top points scorer in the 6 nations?


Question 6 of 10
6. During the 6 Nations, speculation was mounting about Ronan O'Garas' rugby future. Did he leave in 2003 to play American football?


Question 7 of 10
7. Ireland were mauled by the world champions in Australia. Who was man of this match? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Who were Ireland's captains missing from the tour? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Who captained Ireland on the tour? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. How many points did Ronan O'Gara help himself to, in the sweltering heat versus Samoa in the final game? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Who captained Ireland in the Six Nations decider at Lansdowne Road?

Answer: Brian O'Driscoll

Before this game, O'Driscoll had a super run as captain, as he captained Ireland to an unbeaten 11 games which included Australian and French scalps.
2. Ireland finished third in the Six Nations?

Answer: False

Ireland finished a very credible second.
3. In the Six Nations decider, Ireland fielded three players in the back line from which province?

Answer: Leinster

Ireland's Leinster representatives on the day were Girvan Dempsey, Brian O'Driscoll and Denis Hickie, with the others being David Humphreys (Ulster), Geordan Murphy (Leicester), and Kevin Maggs (Bath).
4. How many points did Ireland accumulate in the Six Nations?

Answer: 8

Victories over Scotland, Wales, Italy, and France, gave Ireland 8 points and second place.
5. Ronan O'Gara was Ireland's top points scorer in the 6 nations?

Answer: False

The correct answer here is in fact David Humphreys, who will be best remembered for a superb performance against the French at lansdowne road.
6. During the 6 Nations, speculation was mounting about Ronan O'Garas' rugby future. Did he leave in 2003 to play American football?

Answer: No

The rumours were true but rather short lived, as O'Gara continued to play rugby.
7. Ireland were mauled by the world champions in Australia. Who was man of this match?

Answer: George Gregan

George Gregan had a super game, as he bagged 2 tries in a superb all-round performance on a day to forget.
8. Who were Ireland's captains missing from the tour?

Answer: Brian O Driscoll & Keith Wood

Both were sorely missed versus Australia.
9. Who captained Ireland on the tour?

Answer: Reggie Corrigan

The experienced Leinster captain did a fine job considering certain happenings.
10. How many points did Ronan O'Gara help himself to, in the sweltering heat versus Samoa in the final game?

Answer: 32

Yes, O'Gara helped himself to a personal record points tally which included 2 tries and a fabulous drop goal from 50 yards, and silenced his critics as well as putting himself in the frame for a regular place in the team for the World Cup.
Source: Author niallius

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