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Quiz about Rugby League Premiers 19081947
Quiz about Rugby League Premiers 19081947

Rugby League Premiers (1908-1947) Quiz


Who were the Rugby League Premiers in its infant years, the first 40 years? Some of the questions tell you who were Premiers, and ask for the name of the defeated team. Give it a go.

A multiple-choice quiz by Tubby. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Tubby
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
35,568
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
25
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
15 / 25
Plays
449
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Question 1 of 25
1. Who won the first two Finals, in 1908 and 1909? Hint


Question 2 of 25
2. Who won the Final in 1910? Hint


Question 3 of 25
3. Who won 3 consecutive premierships in 1911, 1912 and 1913? Hint


Question 4 of 25
4. Who won in 1914? Hint


Question 5 of 25
5. Who won 3 consecutive premiership titles in 1915, 1916 and 1917? Hint


Question 6 of 25
6. Who won in 1918? Hint


Question 7 of 25
7. Who were the Premiers in 1919 and 1920? Hint


Question 8 of 25
8. Who won in 1921 and 1922? Hint


Question 9 of 25
9. Eastern Suburbs won the final in 1923 with a score of 15-12. Who did they beat? Hint


Question 10 of 25
10. Who defeated South Sydney 3-0 in the 1924 Final? Hint


Question 11 of 25
11. Who were the Premiers for 5 consecutive seasons 1925, 1926, 1927, 1928 and 1929? Hint


Question 12 of 25
12. The first ever Grand Final was played in 1930. Who won? Hint


Question 13 of 25
13. Who won the Grand Finals in 1931 and 1932? Hint


Question 14 of 25
14. Who won the Final in 1933? Hint


Question 15 of 25
15. Eastern Suburbs lost the Grand Final of 1934. Who won? Hint


Question 16 of 25
16. Who were the Premiers for 3 consecutive seasons 1935, 1936 and 1937? Hint


Question 17 of 25
17. Canterbury-Bankstown entered the premiership in 1935 and won their first title 3 years later. Who did they defeat in Final of 1938? Hint


Question 18 of 25
18. The score was 33-4, who won the Final in 1939? Hint


Question 19 of 25
19. Canterbury-Bankstown lost the Final in 1940. Who won? Hint


Question 20 of 25
20. St George entered the premiership in 1921 and 20 years would go by before they won their first title. Who did they defeat in the Final of 1941? Hint


Question 21 of 25
21. Who won the Grand Final in 1942? Hint


Question 22 of 25
22. Who won the Grand Final in 1943? Hint


Question 23 of 25
23. Who won the Grand Final in 1944? Hint


Question 24 of 25
24. Who won the Final in 1945? Hint


Question 25 of 25
25. Who won in 1946 and 1947? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Who won the first two Finals, in 1908 and 1909?

Answer: South Sydney

Souths defeated Eastern Suburbs 14-12 in 1908, and Balmain by forfeit in 1909.
2. Who won the Final in 1910?

Answer: Newtown

Newtown defeated South Sydney on a count-back after the Final finished 4-4. Newtown were awarded the premiership because they finished first at the end of the regular season, they were minor premiers.
3. Who won 3 consecutive premierships in 1911, 1912 and 1913?

Answer: Eastern Suburbs

Easts defeated Glebe 11-8 in 1911. No Final was played in 1912 and 1913.
4. Who won in 1914?

Answer: South Sydney

No Final was played.
5. Who won 3 consecutive premiership titles in 1915, 1916 and 1917?

Answer: Balmain

Balmain defeated South Sydney 5-3 in 1916. No Final was played in 1915 and 1917.
6. Who won in 1918?

Answer: South Sydney

No Final was played.
7. Who were the Premiers in 1919 and 1920?

Answer: Balmain

No Final was played in 1919 and 1920.
8. Who won in 1921 and 1922?

Answer: North Sydney

Norths defeated Glebe 35-3 in 1922. No Final was played in 1921.
9. Eastern Suburbs won the final in 1923 with a score of 15-12. Who did they beat?

Answer: South Sydney

Easts defeated South Sydney 15-12.
10. Who defeated South Sydney 3-0 in the 1924 Final?

Answer: Balmain

Balmain defeated South Sydney 3-0.
11. Who were the Premiers for 5 consecutive seasons 1925, 1926, 1927, 1928 and 1929?

Answer: South Sydney

No Final was played in 1925. Souths defeated University 11-5 in 1926, St. George 20-11 in 1927, Eastern Suburbs 26-5 in 1928 and Newtown 30-10 in 1929.
12. The first ever Grand Final was played in 1930. Who won?

Answer: Western Suburbs

Wests defeated St George 27-2in the first ever Grand Final.
13. Who won the Grand Finals in 1931 and 1932?

Answer: South Sydney

Souths defeated Eastern Suburbs 12-7 in 1931, and Western Suburbs 19-12 in 1932.
14. Who won the Final in 1933?

Answer: Newtown

Newtown defeated St George 18-5.
15. Eastern Suburbs lost the Grand Final of 1934. Who won?

Answer: Western Suburbs

Wests defeated Eastern Suburbs 15-12.
16. Who were the Premiers for 3 consecutive seasons 1935, 1936 and 1937?

Answer: Eastern Suburbs

Easts defeated South Sydney 19-3 in 1935 and Balmain 32-12 in 1936. No Final was played in 1937.
17. Canterbury-Bankstown entered the premiership in 1935 and won their first title 3 years later. Who did they defeat in Final of 1938?

Answer: Eastern Suburbs

Canterbury defeated Eastern Suburbs 19-6.
18. The score was 33-4, who won the Final in 1939?

Answer: Balmain

Balmain defeated South Sydney 33-4.
19. Canterbury-Bankstown lost the Final in 1940. Who won?

Answer: Eastern Suburbs

Easts defeated Canterbury-Bankstown 24-14.
20. St George entered the premiership in 1921 and 20 years would go by before they won their first title. Who did they defeat in the Final of 1941?

Answer: Eastern Suburbs

St George defeated Eastern Suburbs 31-14.
21. Who won the Grand Final in 1942?

Answer: Canterbury-Bankstown

Canterbury defeated St George 11-9.
22. Who won the Grand Final in 1943?

Answer: Newtown

Newtown defeated North Sydney 34-7.
23. Who won the Grand Final in 1944?

Answer: Balmain

Balmain defeated Newtown 12-8.
24. Who won the Final in 1945?

Answer: Eastern Suburbs

Easts, who were also minor premiers, defeated Balmain 22-18.
25. Who won in 1946 and 1947?

Answer: Balmain

Balmain defeated StGeorge 13-12 in 1946 and Canterbury-Bankstown 13-9 in 1947. They were both Grand Finals.
Source: Author Tubby

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