Questions on rugby players, rules, sports events, records, terminology and other trivia
What is the objective of rugby?
(a) Scoring the most tries
(b) Injuring the opponents
(c) Possessing the ball for the longest time
Which country has hosted the Rugby World Cup the most times?
(a) England
(b) Australia
(c) New Zealand
(d) South Africa
What is the maximum number of players allowed on the field for a team during a Major League Rugby match?
(a) 15
(b) 12
(c) 20
(d) 10
How many players are on a rugby team?
(a) 11
(b) 13
(c) 15
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How long is a Major League Rugby match?
(a) 80 minutes
(b) 90 minutes
(c) 60 minutes
(d) 120 minutes
Which team won the Rugby World Cup in 1991?
(a) Australia
(b) England
(c) New Zealand
(d) South Africa
What is the shape of a rugby ball?
(a) Round
(b) Square
(c) Elliptical
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How many points is a try worth in Major League Rugby?
(a) 3
(b) 5
(c) 7
(d) 10
In which country did rugby originate?
(a) England
(b) Australia
(c) New Zealand
(d) South Africa
What is a “knock-on” in rugby?
(a) When a player throws the ball forward
(b) When a player kicks the ball out of bounds
(c) When a player drops the ball forward
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How many points are awarded for a try?
(a) 2
(b) 3
(c) 5
What is the name of the trophy awarded to the winner of the Six Nations Championship?
(a) Webb Ellis Cup
(b) Calcutta Cup
(c) Bledisloe Cup
(d) Triple Crown
Which Canadian city is home to a Major League Rugby team?
(a) Montreal
(b) Vancouver
(c) Calgary
(d) Toronto
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What is the maximum time allowed for a player to hold the ball in a scrum?
(a) 5 seconds
(b) 8 seconds
(c) 10 seconds
How many players are on a rugby union team?
(a) 11
(b) 13
(c) 15
(d) 17
Which Major League Rugby team has the largest stadium capacity?
(a) San Diego Legion
(b) Seattle Seawolves
(c) Houston SaberCats
(d) Rugby ATL
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What is a “ruck” in rugby?
(a) When the ball is kicked over the opponent’s goal line
(b) When a player is tackled and the ball is on the ground
(c) When a player catches the ball after a kick-off
How many points is a try worth in rugby union?
(a) 3
(b) 4
(c) 5
(d) 6
When was the first Rugby World Cup held?
(a) 1983
(b) 1987
(c) 1991
(d) 1995
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Can a player pass the ball forward?
(a) Yes, as long as it is caught by a teammate behind the passer
(b) No, only lateral or backwards passes are allowed
(c) Yes, as long as it is kicked before it hits the ground
Which country has won the most Rugby World Cup titles?
(a) New Zealand
(b) Australia
(c) South Africa
(d) England
What is the “offside” rule in rugby?
(a) A player is offside if they are in front of a teammate who is carrying the ball
(b) A player is offside if they are behind their opponent’s goal line
(c) There is no offside rule in rugby
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In which country was the first Rugby World Cup held?
(a) Australia
(b) New Zealand
(c) South Africa
(d) England
What is the name of the annual competition between Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa in rugby union?
(a) Six Nations Championship
(b) Rugby Championship
(c) Rugby World Cup
(d) British and Irish Lions Tour
What happens if the ball goes out of bounds?
(a) The game is over
(b) A lineout is awarded to the opposing team
(c) A scrum is awarded to the opposing team
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Which team has won the most Rugby World Cups?
(a) South Africa
(b) New Zealand
(c) Australia
(d) England
Which position in rugby union wears the number 7 jersey?
(a) Fullback
(b) Wing
(c) Flanker
(d) Lock
In what year was Major League Rugby founded?
(a) 2017
(b) 2018
(c) 2019
(d) 2020
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How many teams participate in the Rugby World Cup?
(a) 12
(b) 16
(c) 20
(d) 24
How many points is a penalty kick worth in rugby union?
(a) 2
(b) 3
(c) 5
(d) 7
How many teams are currently in Major League Rugby?
(a) 10
(b) 12
(c) 8
(d) 6
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In which year did Japan host the Rugby World Cup?
(a) 2015
(b) 2019
(c) 2023
(d) 2027
What is the name of the professional rugby union league in Europe?
(a) Super Rugby
(b) Rugby Championship
(c) Top 14
(d) Guinness Pro14
What is the name of the trophy awarded to the winner of the Major League Rugby championship?
(a) Super Rugby trophy
(b) Pro14 trophy
(c) Gallagher Premiership trophy
(d) MLR Shield
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Which player has scored the most points in Rugby World Cup history?
(a) Jonny Wilkinson
(b) Dan Carter
(c) Michael Lynagh
(d) Neil Jenkins
