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Rugby League Referees Trivia Quiz

Hi, here is a quiz about the unsung heroes of the game, referees. Multiple choice about the men in the middle.

A multiple-choice quiz by glen006. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
glen006

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
187,478

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Tough

Avg Score
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Question 1 of 10

1. Which referee in 2003, set a record for the most Grand Final appointments (NSWRL, ARL, SUPER LEAGUE and NRL)? Hint

Bill Harrigan

Mick Stone

Darcy Lawler

Greg Hartley

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Question 2 of 10

2. In which year did Bill Harrigan make his first grade debut as referee? Hint

1988

1985

1986

1987

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is Paul Simpkins occupation outside refereeing? Hint

Police Officer

Concreter

Accountant

Real Estate Agent

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which high profile referee later became a commentator on Sydney radio? Hint

Greg Hartley

Col Pearce

Jack Danzey

Laurie Bruyeres

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Question 5 of 10

5. Shayne Hayne had been a prolific point scorer as a player before becoming a referee. IN which country group did Hayne star as a player? Hint

Group 21

Central Coast

Group 3

Newcastle

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Question 6 of 10

6. Rumour had it Sean Hampstead had been strongly linked within refereeing circles to the 2002 Grand Final appointment, but he didn't even get appointed to a preliminary final. Why? Hint

He injured his hamstring

He conspired to cheat on a police exam

He had been appointed to referee a test match in England

He failed to attend a training session, and was subsequently dropped

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who refereed the first NRL match at Central Coast Stadium? Hint

Mark Oaten

Moghseen Jadwat

Steve Clark

Matt Hewitt

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who refereed the first ever State of Origin match? Hint

Kevin Roberts

Kevin Steele

Barry Gomersall

Bill Thompson

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which company sponsored the 1997 Super League referees? Hint

AAMI

Sony PlayStation

FAI

TNT

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which referee controlled the 2000 World Cup final? Hint

Russell Smith

Steve Clark

Bill Harrigan

Stuart Cummings

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which referee in 2003, set a record for the most Grand Final appointments (NSWRL, ARL, SUPER LEAGUE and NRL)?

Answer: Bill Harrigan

Harrigan is regarded as the best referee in the history of the game, refereeing grand finals in 1989, 1990, 1997 (SL), 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2003.

2. In which year did Bill Harrigan make his first grade debut as referee?

Answer: 1986

Harrigan controlled the round 11 match between Wests and Cronulla, at Lidcombe Oval, won by Wests 35-18, in front of 4877 fans.

3. What is Paul Simpkins occupation outside refereeing?

Answer: Police Officer

Simpkins is a detective based in the Eastern Suburbs. He controlled his first state of origin match in game three, 2004.

4. Which high profile referee later became a commentator on Sydney radio?

Answer: Greg Hartley

Hartley refereed several grand finals in the 1970s and '80s, and had a love-hate relationship with Parramatta. He later teamed up with ex-Manly player Peter Peters to anchor the top rating, "Hollywood and Zorba", league programme.

5. Shayne Hayne had been a prolific point scorer as a player before becoming a referee. IN which country group did Hayne star as a player?

Answer: Group 21

Hayne led point scoring charts playing for Musswelbrook for many seasons. He made his NRL refereeing debut in the Brisbane v Wests Tigers match at ANZ Stadium, round 4 2001.

6. Rumour had it Sean Hampstead had been strongly linked within refereeing circles to the 2002 Grand Final appointment, but he didn't even get appointed to a preliminary final. Why?

Answer: He conspired to cheat on a police exam

It had been claimed Hampstead received questions to a promotion exam in advance, and was stood down from the Warriors v Sharks match, eventually won by the Warriors, who went on to lose the Grand Final at the hands of the Roosters.

7. Who refereed the first NRL match at Central Coast Stadium?

Answer: Steve Clark

For the record, the Northern Eagles beat Newcastle 24-14 in round 1, 2000.

8. Who refereed the first ever State of Origin match?

Answer: Bill Thompson

It had been the Englishman's only Origin appointment. Kiwi Kevin Steele controlled the second Origin match, while Roberts was the first Australian to referee an Origin game, in game 1, 1982.

9. Which company sponsored the 1997 Super League referees?

Answer: Sony PlayStation

AAMI was the NRL referees sponsor, FAI before that, and TNT before that.

10. Which referee controlled the 2000 World Cup final?

Answer: Stuart Cummings

Cummings at the time had been England's number one referee. Many feel Harrigan only missed out because Australia had been playing in the final, the Kangaroos still easily won the final, accounting for New Zealand 40-12 at Old Trafford.

Source: Author glen006

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