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2003 World Cup: Pool A #1 Trivia Quiz

The 2003 Rugby World Cup kicked off with a Pool A match between Australia and Argentina in Sydney. This quiz covers the first five games of Pool A, which also included Ireland, Namibia and Romania.

A multiple-choice quiz by rogerw1nz. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
rogerw1nz

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
152,654

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which player scored the first try of the 2003 Rugby World Cup? Hint

Joe Roff (AUS)

Elton Flatley (AUS)

Ignacio Carleto (ARG)

Wendell Sailor (AUS)

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Question 2 of 10

2. Australia beat Argentina as expected. What was the score? Hint

24-8

45-17

33-12

19-18

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Question 3 of 10

3. The second Pool A match was at Gosford on the NSW Central Coast, between Ireland and Romania. Who won, and what was the score? Hint

Romania 33-10

Romania 45-17

Ireland 45-17

Ireland 33-10

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which player scored two tries in the Ireland v Romania match? Hint

Victor Costello (IRE)

Dennis Hickie (IRE)

Keith Wood (IRE)

Valentin Maftei (ROM)

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Question 5 of 10

5. The third Pool A match was between Argentina and Namibia at the Central Coast Stadium in Gosford. How many tries did Argentina score in this match? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was the score in the Argentina v Namibia, Pool A match? Hint

50-12 to Argentina

57-10 to Argentina

67-14 to Argentina

69-6 to Argentina

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Question 7 of 10

7. On 18 October, Australia thrashed Romania 90-8 at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. Their first try was scored how long after the kick-off? Hint

18 seconds

3 minutes 3 seconds

1 minute 30 seconds

5 minutes 11 seconds

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of the following Australian players did not score at least two tries in their thrashing of Romania? Hint

Joe Roff

Stephen Larkham

Mat Rogers

Matt Burke

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Question 9 of 10

9. The fifth Pool A match, between Ireland and Namibia, was played in pouring rain at Aussie Stadium in Sydney on Sunday 19th October. Who won, and what was the score? Hint

Ireland 45-17

Ireland 64-7

Ireland 51-21

Namibia 35-34

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Question 10 of 10

10. After the first five matches in Pool A, Ireland lead the points table?

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which player scored the first try of the 2003 Rugby World Cup?

Answer: Wendell Sailor (AUS)

Wendell Sailor had this honour, in the 20th minute of the game against Argentina. A very colourful opening ceremony preceded this game.

2. Australia beat Argentina as expected. What was the score?

Answer: 24-8

Australia scored 2 tries to 1, but Elton Flatley's four penalty goals made all the difference.

3. The second Pool A match was at Gosford on the NSW Central Coast, between Ireland and Romania. Who won, and what was the score?

Answer: Ireland 45-17

Ireland scored five tries to two, and moved to the top of Pool A, by picking up a bonus point for scoring more than four tries.

4. Which player scored two tries in the Ireland v Romania match?

Answer: Dennis Hickie (IRE)

Dennis Hickie, the Irish left wing, scored two tries. Costello, Wood and Shane Horgan also scored for Ireland. Romania's try was scored by Maftei and they were awarded a penalty try.

5. The third Pool A match was between Argentina and Namibia at the Central Coast Stadium in Gosford. How many tries did Argentina score in this match?

Answer: 10

Centre Martin Gaitan scored three tries. Argentina picked up a bonus point in their 67-14 win.

6. What was the score in the Argentina v Namibia, Pool A match?

Answer: 67-14 to Argentina

Argentina led 27-7 at half time.

7. On 18 October, Australia thrashed Romania 90-8 at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. Their first try was scored how long after the kick-off?

Answer: 18 seconds

Yes, 18 seconds was all it took for Elton Flatley to score!

8. Which of the following Australian players did not score at least two tries in their thrashing of Romania?

Answer: Joe Roff

Rogers scored three tries, and Larkham and Burke, two each. Roff scored just one try. 11 of the 13 tries were converted.

9. The fifth Pool A match, between Ireland and Namibia, was played in pouring rain at Aussie Stadium in Sydney on Sunday 19th October. Who won, and what was the score?

Answer: Ireland 64-7

Ireland scored 10 tries to 1, to take maximum points from the match. They led 33-7 at half time.

10. After the first five matches in Pool A, Ireland lead the points table?

Answer: True

Ireland 10 points, Australia 9, Argentina 5, Romania and Namibia 0.

Source: Author rogerw1nz

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