Morris Rugby Quiz...Rugby Football Union Formed Northern Union Formed (became Rugby League) First...
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Morris Rugby QuizTest your knowledge of the game, it’s history and some rugby trivia
Question:What Year was Rugby invented?
1871
18741895
1823
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1871
18741895
1823Rugby Football Union Formed
Northern Union Formed(became Rugby League)
First recorded game in USA(Harvard vs McGill Universities)
What Year was Rugby invented?
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2002
19852010
1977
What Year was Morris Rugby Formed?
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2002
19852010
1977
What Year was Morris Rugby Formed?
Question:A rugby player is known as a “loosehead”, what does this mean?
He is a front row forward
He has a head injuryHe runs around like a maniac
He drops the ball a lot
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Question:A rugby player is known as a “loosehead”, what does this mean?
He is a front row forward
He has a head injuryHe runs around like a maniac
He drops the ball a lot
Question:
In the early versions of the game how many points were awarded for a Try ?
1
none4
5
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Originally a try had no value but allowed the attacking team to “try” a kick at goal. If successful it converted a try into a goal, hence the name.
In the early versions of the game how many points were awarded for a Try ?
1
none4
5
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Argentina
Many International Team nicknames are animals, can you match them?
1 2 3 4
Wales
USA Australia
Wallabies Pumas Eagles Dragons
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Argentina
Many International Team nicknames are animals, can you match them?
1 2 3 4
WalesUSAAustralia
Wallabies Pumas Eagles Dragons
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What Constitutes a Ruck?
One or more Players on their feet
contesting over a ball
When a player is held up
When a Scrum collapses
When a Tackle is made and a player
goes to ground
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One or more Players on their feet
contesting over a ball
When a player is held up
When a Scrum collapses
When a Tackle is made and a player
goes to ground
What Constitutes a Ruck?
Question:In a Ruck which of the following does NOT result in a penalty?
Player handles the ball
Player enters the ruck from the side
Player rolls ball back with foot
Player is off their feet
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Player handles the ball
Player enters the ruck from the side
Player rolls ball back with foot
Player is off their feet
In a Ruck which of the following does NOT result in a penalty?
Question:How many whistles have been used to start the first game of the world cup?
1
none12
34
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The same whistle is used to kick off the opening game of every rugby world cup. It’s called the ‘Gil Evans whistle’ and was first used by a welsh referee called Gil Evans all the way back in 1905.
How many whistles have been used to start the first game of the world cup?
1
none12
34
Question:You tackle a player and are both on the ground, what must you do?
Keep arms wrapped around the player
Release and Roll AwayPick Up the Ball
Wrestle the ball off the offensive player
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Keep arms wrapped around the player
Release and Roll AwayPick Up the Ball
Wrestle the ball off the offensive player
You tackle a player and are both on the ground, what must you do?
Question:How far should you retreat if you concede a free kick?
10 yards
To the referee10 metres
To the back foot
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10 yards
To the referee10 metres
To the back foot
How far should you retreat if you concede a free kick?
Question:
Who is the most successful Olympic 15’s team?
New Zealand
FijiUSA
Australia
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The reigning Olympic Champions are the USA. The 15’s sport featured in the 1900, 1908, 1920 and 1924 Olympics – the USA winning in both 1920 and 1924.
Who is the most successful Olympic 15’s team?
New Zealand
FijiUSA
Australia
Question:
In rugby what is known as a “garry owen”?
The nickname of all Irish captains
A high kick to put the opposition under
pressure
The boy who invented rugby
A complicated ‘scissor’ move
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The nickname of all Irish captains
A high kick to put the opposition under
pressure
The boy who invented rugby
A complicated ‘scissor’ move
In rugby what is known as a “garry owen”?
Question:Which Company was the first to produce rugby balls?
Rugby Athletic
GilbertEllis
Canterbury
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Rugby Athletic
GilbertEllis
Canterbury
Which Company was the first to produce rugby balls?
Question:What is the correct instruction for forming a scrum?
Set – Bind - Engage
Crouch – Bind - SetSet – Crouch - Bind
Crouch – Set - Engage
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Set – Bind - Engage
Crouch – Bind - SetSet – Crouch - Bind
Crouch – Set - Engage
What is the correct instruction for forming a scrum?
Question:A grubber kick pops up and goes over the posts, is this counted as three points?
No, a kick cannot score if it touches the
ground
No, it is only scores two pointsYes, it is a field goal
Yes, it is a drop goal
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No, a kick cannot score if it touches the
ground
No, it is only scores two pointsYes, it is a field goal
Yes, it is a drop goal
A grubber kick pops up and goes over the posts, is this counted as three points?
Question:Which is NOT a team that competes in the Six Nations?
Italy
ScotlandNew Zealand
Ireland
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Italy
ScotlandNew Zealand
Ireland
Which is NOT a team that competes in the Six Nations?
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What does this referee signal mean?
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Free Kick
High Tackle (foul play)
Held Up – No Try
Obstruction
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What does this referee signal mean?
Free Kick
High Tackle (foul play)
Held Up – No Try
Obstruction
Question:
The All Blacks beat which team in the world cup 145 points to 17?
Argentina
FijiJapan
Australia
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The All Blacks beat Japan 145 – 17 in the 1995 world cup. Not the record for the largest winning margin, that accolade goes to Australia beating Namibia 142 – 0 in 2003.
The All Blacks beat which team in the world cup 145 points to 17?
Argentina
FijiJapan
Australia
Question:
The Rugby World Cup is known as the…?
Webb Ellis Cup
Vince Lombardi TrophyJules Remit Trophy
Calcutta Cup
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Webb Ellis Cup
Vince Lombardi TrophyJules Remit Trophy
Calcutta Cup
The Rugby World Cup is known as the…?
Question:A “scissor” move commonly used by the back line can also be called?
A Skip
A LoopA Switch
A Dummy
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A Skip
A LoopA Switch
A Dummy
A “scissor” move commonly used by the back line can also be called?
Question:When a ball is dropped forward it is called…?
Offside
A Pop PassA Knock On
A Penalty
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Offside
A Pop PassA Knock On
A Penalty
When a ball is dropped forward it is called…?
Question:Once the playing time is up, how can you end the game?
Kicking the ball out of play
By asking the refereeThrowing the ball out of play
Give the ball to the referee
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Kicking the ball out of play
By asking the refereeThrowing the ball out of play
Give the ball to the referee
Once the playing time is up, how can you end the game?
Question:What is a Grand Slam in Rugby?
A type of ‘big’ Tackle
A tour of Australia and New Zealand
Winning all your games in the Six
Nations
Scoring 3 Tries in one game
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The “Triple Crown” is when one team defeats all the other home nations* within the six nations contest.*England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales
What is a Grand Slam in Rugby?
A type of ‘big’ Tackle
A tour of Australia and New Zealand
Winning all your games in the Six
Nations
Scoring 3 Tries in one game
Question:
Morris
Can you name the teams from these emblems/badges?1 2 3 4
Harlequins
USA South Africa
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Morris
Can you name the teams from these emblems/badges?
1 2 3 4
HarlequinsUSA South Africa
Question:Many positions are filled by two players, which is a one player position?
Winger
LockHooker
Prop
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Winger
LockHooker
Prop
Many positions are filled by two players, which is a one player position?
Question:When the ball crosses the side line it is said to be…?
Offside
GroundedDead
In Touch
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Offside
GroundedDead
In Touch
When the ball crosses the side line it is said to be…?
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What is NOT a way to restart a game?
Knock On
Drop OutKick Off
Line Out
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Knock On
Drop OutKick Off
Line Out
What is NOT a way to restart a game?
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How many points are awarded for a…?
Try
Drop GoalPenalty Goal
Conversion
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Try
Drop GoalPenalty Goal
Conversion
How many points are awarded for a…?
Question:A player (not carrying the ball) is touch in goal and grounds the ball in the opponents in goal area.What is the result?
Try Awarded
5m Scrum
Goal Line Drop Out
Line Out
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Question:A player (not carrying the ball) is touch in goal and grounds the ball in the opponents in goal area.What is the result?
Try Awarded
5m Scrum
Goal Line Drop Out
Line Out
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