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1.
  Scottish Rugby Clubs Home Town Match    
Match Quiz
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None of these Scottish rugby union clubs play in the towns or cities that the they are named after, can you correctly match them with their geographical locations?
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  Rugby History of Scotland # 3    
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The third instalment of Scotland's Test Rugby history, from 1961 to 2003.
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  Rugby History of Scotland #2    
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The second part in a series on Scottish Test Rugby, covering the years 1911-1960.
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  Rugby History of Scotland #1    
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The first in a series on Scottish Rugby history, part one covers the years from 1871 to 1910.
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  Border League - Home Grounds    
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Rugby is a major sport in the Scottish Borders, and the Border League is the oldest Rugby Union league in the world. This is a quiz about the names of the grounds used by these Border teams.
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trivia question Quick Question
Who played at fullback for Scotland in the first six test matches from 1871-76?

From Quiz "Rugby History of Scotland #1"




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Scotland Rugby Trivia Questions
1. What ground hosts Melrose Rugby Football Club?

From Quiz Border League - Home Grounds

Answer: Greenyards

The Greenyards, as well as being Melrose RFC's home ground, is also host to the oldest Rugby Sevens tournament in the world. The first Melrose Sevens took place in 1883.

2. Who played fullback for Scotland in nine test matches, from February 1961 to February 1963 ?

From Quiz Rugby History of Scotland # 3

Answer: Ken Scotland

K.F.G. Scotland started his career against France in 1957 and played in 27 test matches,he was captain in 4 appearances in 1963. He scored 71 points in total. Not only was he a good kicker but he was brilliant at coming into the backline to set up overlaps. He also toured with the Lions, scoring 10 tries. His last test was against France in 1965.

3. Which team defeated Scotland 16-15 in 1911?

From Quiz Rugby History of Scotland #2

Answer: France

Played at Colombes, France, the French dominated the English referee and won their first ever international rugby test, scoring 2 tries and 2 goals to Scotlands 1 goal, 1 dropped goal, and 2 tries.

4. England and Scotland played in the first Rugby Union Test match in 1871. What was the outcome?

From Quiz Rugby History of Scotland #1

Answer: Scotland won

The score was one try and one goal for Scotland and one try for England. Tries had no value, only allowing you to 'try' to kick a goal. They also played 20 a side.

5. Which Border team is based at Philiphaugh?

From Quiz Border League - Home Grounds

Answer: Selkirk

Philiphaugh is the home of Selkirk's rugby club. Although the club had not yet been set up, Selkirk sent a team to the inaugural Melrose Sevens in 1883.

6. On January 1964, Scotland drew with the touring New Zealand "All Blacks" team: what was the final score ?

From Quiz Rugby History of Scotland # 3

Answer: 0-0

A splendid performance from Scotland, the All Blacks went on to beat Wales, Ireland, England and France. Played in bad conditions at Murrayfield, Scotland actually had more chances to score than New Zealand, but could not complete them.

7. Scotlands first match after World War I was against France at the Parc des Princes, in which year?

From Quiz Rugby History of Scotland #2

Answer: 1920

Played in heavy rain, Scotland gained control in the forwards and won 5-0. This was Scotlands third win in a row over the French after beating them 31-3 in 1912, and 21-3 at the Parc in 1913.

8. Where was the first test match played?

From Quiz Rugby History of Scotland #1

Answer: Raeburn Place

Played on the 27th March 1871, at Raeburn Place in Edinburgh. It was the first of 23 Rugby internationals to be played at the ground.

9. Where do the maroon shirts of Gala play?

From Quiz Border League - Home Grounds

Answer: Netherdale

Netherdale is the location for Gala RFC's home ground, but also next door is the Gala Fairydean Football (soccer) Club ground.

10. Scotland's last test match at Inverleith was played in January 1925, against which team?

From Quiz Rugby History of Scotland #2

Answer: France

Scotland scored seven tries to one drop goal. Ian Smith led the way for the Scottish with four tries and a final score of 25-4.

11. Who played at fullback for Scotland in the first six test matches from 1871-76?

From Quiz Rugby History of Scotland #1

Answer: T. Chalmers

Thomas Chalmers was the first great Scottish fullback, a strong tackler and good ball player. W. Brown, Tom's clubmate and fellow fullback, played in the first 5 test matches with Tom, but missed selection for the 1876 game.

12. Which literary ground is home to Hawick?

From Quiz Border League - Home Grounds

Answer: Mansfield Park

In 1872 Hawick and Wilton Cricket Club were looking for a winter game to keep members fit. They decided upon Rugby Football rather than Association Football because Rugby is a manlier game more suited to the Borders temperament. (They said it not me!) The stand at Mansfield Park is the biggest in the Borders with room for 1400 spectators.

13. Who was the legendary fullback who played every Test match from January 1923 against France, till March 1928 against England?

From Quiz Rugby History of Scotland #2

Answer: Dan Drysdale

A fast fullback with a devastating tackle, he played in 28 Test matches, winning 18 and losing only 10, including defeating the English on three occasions in 1925, 1926, and 1927.

14. Which club did Thomas Chalmers play for in Scotland?

From Quiz Rugby History of Scotland #1

Answer: Glasgow Academicals

Thomas and W. Brown, both played for Glasgow Accies, at the time the strongest club in Scotland.

15. Poynder Park is home to which team?

From Quiz Border League - Home Grounds

Answer: Kelso

Poynder Park is situated close to Kelso High School and sometimes hosts school and community sports events too.

16. Which winger started his test career for Scotland against France in 1966?

From Quiz Rugby History of Scotland # 3

Answer: Sandy Hinshelwood

A.J.W. Hinshelwood played 21 test matches for Scotland, scoring 5 tries. He also toured with the British Lions.

17. Which try scoring genius was unleashed on 2nd Febuary 1924, scoring three tries on debut, and twenty four in total?

From Quiz Rugby History of Scotland #2

Answer: Ian Smith

A winger who had astonishing pace and a high step, his debut was for Scotland versus Wales. His combination with Drysdale at fullback would hold Scotland in good stead for a number of years. He scored his last test try in 1933 against Wales, in a 11-3 win. He also played in two 'Triple Crown' teams in 1925 and 1933.

18. Who was the captain of the 1876-1880 sides?

From Quiz Rugby History of Scotland #1

Answer: R. W. Irvine

R. Irvine was a great captain, strong forward, a very good dribbler (a vital skill in those early days) and a great tackler. His brother and a cousin also played rugby for Scotland.

19. Where do Jed-Forest play?

From Quiz Border League - Home Grounds

Answer: Riverside Park

Jed-forest RFC is the only Border rugby club to not base its name on the name of its home town. Jedburgh being the town, is Jethart to locals.

20. Who was the multi-talented sportsman who played test match rugby for Scotland and also played cricket for Scotland? In 1885 he scored 419 not out, at the time the highest 1st Class cricket score.

From Quiz Rugby History of Scotland #1

Answer: James Stewart Carrick

Born in Glasgow in 1855, he first represented Scotland at the age of 15 at cricket and played rugby in the late 1870s. He was also a great golfer and curler. He was President of the Scottish Rugby Union in 1886-87.

21. Which Field is home to Duns Rugby Football Club?

From Quiz Border League - Home Grounds

Answer: Hardens Field

Hardens Field is well named, being just a ground or field without stands or floodlights. Duns Rugby Club players are known as the "Dingers" from the town motto "Duns Dings A" (Duns beats all)

22. Which prop played his first test match in 1967, and went on to play in over 50 matches for Scotland?

From Quiz Rugby History of Scotland # 3

Answer: Sandy Carmichael

A.B.Carmichael played his first match for Scotland against Ireland in February 1967 and his final match, also against Ireland, in 1978. He was the first Scottish player to represent his country 50 times and the first prop from any IRB country to reach that mark.

23. Who captained the 1933 Triple Crown side?

From Quiz Rugby History of Scotland #2

Answer: Ian Smith

After the disaster of the 1932 whitewash, Smith must have wondered which sort of season he was in for. But with Brown at fullback and Lind in the halves, they played some wonderful football to defeat all comers, with Linds late drop goal to win over the Irish a sight to behold.

24. Which Glasgow rugby club was formed in 1866 and dominated early Scottish rugby?

From Quiz Rugby History of Scotland #1

Answer: Glasgow Academicals

Glasgow Academicals Rugby Club was formed in 1866, from 1867 to 1882 it lost only 11 times. They played over 140 games during that period.

25. Langholm's ground is known as what?

From Quiz Border League - Home Grounds

Answer: Milntown

Langholm, in Dumfries and Galloway is known as the "Muckle Toon" (the big town). Langholm RFC was founded in 1871, which makes it the oldest Border rugby club.

26. What was the score, when Scotland defeated Australia in 1968?

From Quiz Rugby History of Scotland # 3

Answer: 9-3

At Murrayfield on the 2nd November 1968. Scotland controlled the match from the start to finish, with Sandy Hinshelwood scoring the only try.

27. On the January 8th 1883 at Raeburn Place, Scotland played _____ for the first time.

From Quiz Rugby History of Scotland #1

Answer: Wales

The result was a three goals to one victory for Scotland.

28. Which team plays at The Gytes?

From Quiz Border League - Home Grounds

Answer: Peebles

Peebles Rugby Football Club was formed in 1923. They used to play at Hay Lodge park and moved to the Gytes in 1995.

29. At which ground did Scotland defeat South Africa 6-3 in 1969?

From Quiz Rugby History of Scotland # 3

Answer: Murrayfield

Under heavy pressure from anti-apartheid supporters, the South Africans had also lost their captain Dawie de Villiers for the test. However, it was the 6 ft 10 Stagg in the lineout who did most of the damage for Scotland and the margin could have larger if Ian Smith had converted 5 missed penalties, though he did finish with a try, 5 minutes from the end of the game.

30. In which ground in 1938, did Scotland defeat England 21-16?

From Quiz Rugby History of Scotland #2

Answer: Twickenham

This was played in front of King George V, Queen Mary, and over 60,000 fans. This was one of the most exciting Calcutta Cup matches ever. Wilson Shaw, the Scottish halfback and captain turned in an astonishing performance, scoring two tries and setting up a third. One of his tries was a jinking solo run around most of the English backs. The score changed constantly and it was left to Shaw in the final minutes to score his second try and win the game, 21-16.

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