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1.

The Wests Tigers National Rugby League team was formed by a merger between which two teams?
- A.
  
  Balmain And Western Suburbs
- B.
  
  Manly And Western Suburbs
- C.
  
  Penrith And Western Suburbs
- D.
  
  Cronulla And Western Suburbs
Correct Answer
A. Balmain And Western Suburbs
2.

Which rugby league star played his first State of Origin match for Queensland in 2004?
- A.
  
  Darren Lockyer
- B.
  
  Matt Bowen
- C.
  
  Billy Slater
- D.
  
  Johnathan Thurston
Correct Answer
C. Billy Slater
3.

Rugby league champion Darren Lockyer predominantly played in what position other than five-eighth?
- A.
  
  Wing
- B.
  
  Fullback
- C.
  
  Hooker
- D.
  
  Center
Correct Answer
B. Fullback
4.

Former rugby league great Ricky Stuart made his first-grade coaching debut with which club?
- A.
  
  Cronulla Sharks
- B.
  
  Penrith Panthers
- C.
  
  Parramatta Eels
- D.
  
  Sydney Roosters
Correct Answer
D. Sydney Roosters
5.

In 2002, which National Rugby League team lost all competition points for breaching the salary cap?
- A.
  
  Bulldogs
- B.
  
  Parramatta Eels
- C.
  
  Sydney Roosters
- D.
  
  Penrith Panthers
Correct Answer
A. Bulldogs
6.

Which Australia cricket legend retired from Test cricket at the end of the 2006-07 Ashes series?
- A.
  
  Adam Gilchrist
- B.
  
  Ricky Ponting
- C.
  
  Justin Langer
- D.
  
  Matthew Hayden
Correct Answer
C. Justin Langer
7.

Which Australian cricketer was racially abused by spectators during an Indian cricket tour in 2007?
- A.
  
  Brett Lee
- B.
  
  Matthew Hayden
- C.
  
  Andrew Symonds
- D.
  
  Michael Clarke
Correct Answer
C. Andrew Symonds
8.

Which tennis Grand Slam tournament did Pat Rafter win twice during his career?
- A.
  
  Wimbledon
- B.
  
  U.S. Open
- C.
  
  Australian Open
- D.
  
  French Open
Correct Answer
B. U.S. Open
9.

With which rugby league team did champion halfback Scott Prince start his career?
- A.
  
  Brisbane Broncos
- B.
  
  North Queensland Cowboys
- C.
  
  Wests Tigers
- D.
  
  Gold Coast Titans
Correct Answer
B. North Queensland Cowboys
10.

The St. George Dragons rugby league team formed a joint venture with which other club in 1998?
- A.
  
  Illawarra Steelers
- B.
  
  Western Suburbs Magpies
- C.
  
  Cronulla Sharks
- D.
  
  Balmain Tigers
Correct Answer
A. Illawarra Steelers
11.

Tatiana Grigorieva won a silver medal for Australia at which event of the Sydney 2000 Olympics?
- A.
  
  Triple Jump
- B.
  
  High Jump
- C.
  
  Long Jump
- D.
  
  Pole Vault
Correct Answer
D. Pole Vault
12.

Which Australian Rules football team won three consecutive premierships between 2001 and 2003?
- A.
  
  Sydney Swans
- B.
  
  Essendon Bombers
- C.
  
  Collingwood Magpies
- D.
  
  Brisbane Lions
Correct Answer
D. Brisbane Lions
13.

Which rugby league player left the St. George Illawarra Dragons in 2000 to pursue a boxing career?
- A.
  
  Anthony Mundine
- B.
  
  Nathan Blacklock
- C.
  
  Gorden Tallis
- D.
  
  Paul Harragon
Correct Answer
A. Anthony Mundine
14.

Cathy Freeman won a gold medal in which athletic event of the Sydney Olympics in 2000?
- A.
  
  800m
- B.
  
  200m Hurdles
- C.
  
  1500m
- D.
  
  400m
Correct Answer
D. 400m
15.

Which Australian rugby league club did Trent Barrett play for directly prior to playing in England?
- A.
  
  Parramatta Eels
- B.
  
  Canberra Raiders
- C.
  
  Penrith Panthers
- D.
  
  St. George Illawarra Dragons
Correct Answer
D. St. George Illawarra Dragons
16.

The Australian Cricket team won the 2006-07 Ashes Test series by what margin?
- A.
  
  May-00
- B.
  
  42095
- C.
  
  42065
- D.
  
  Mar-00
Correct Answer
A. May-00
17.

Australian swimmer Grant Hackett won his first individual Olympic gold medal in which event?
- A.
  
  200m Freestyle
- B.
  
  200m Backstroke
- C.
  
  1500m Freestyle
- D.
  
  400m Freestlye
Correct Answer
C. 1500m Freestyle
18.

Australia's Petria Thomas was a champion swimmer in what stroke?
- A.
  
  Backstroke
- B.
  
  Butterfly
- C.
  
  Freestyle
- D.
  
  Breaststroke
Correct Answer
B. Butterfly
19.

Pat Rafter beat which fellow Australian player in the 1998 U.S. Open tennis tournament?
- A.
  
  Lleyton Hewitt
- B.
  
  Mark Woodforde
- C.
  
  Mark Philipoussis
- D.
  
  Wayne Arthurs
Correct Answer
C. Mark Philipoussis
20.

Which Australian Rules football team were defeated by the Geelong Cats in the 2007 AFL Grand Final?
- A.
  
  St. Kilda
- B.
  
  Collingwood Magpies
- C.
  
  Brisbane Lions
- D.
  
  Port Adelaide
Correct Answer
D. Port Adelaide
21.

In 2007, Australia's Casey Stoner became a world champion in which sport?
- A.
  
  Surfing
- B.
  
  Cycling
- C.
  
  MotoGP
- D.
  
  Formula One
Correct Answer
C. MotoGP
22.

Rugby league football great Paul Harragon played his entire first-grade career with which club?
- A.
  
  Sydney Roosters
- B.
  
  Cronulla Sharks
- C.
  
  Newcastle Knights
- D.
  
  Parramatta Eels
Correct Answer
C. Newcastle Knights
23.

Australian rugby league halfback Johnathan Thurston began his first-grade career at which club?
- A.
  
  Bulldogs
- B.
  
  Canberra Raiders
- C.
  
  Wests Tigers
- D.
  
  Manly Sea Eagles
Correct Answer
A. Bulldogs
24.

Which two teams contested the 2007 National Rugby League Grand Final?
- A.
  
  Melbourne And Parramatta
- B.
  
  Cronulla And Newcastle
- C.
  
  Manly And Melbourne
- D.
  
  Brisbane And North Queensland
Correct Answer
C. Manly And Melbourne
25.

AFL footballer Jason Akermanis transferred to which club after leaving the Brisbane Lions?
- A.
  
  Port Power
- B.
  
  West Coast Eagles
- C.
  
  Western Bulldogs
- D.
  
  Adelaide Crows
Correct Answer
C. Western Bulldogs
26.

Marathon swimmer Susie Moroney is famous for her epic 200km swim between which two destinations?
- A.
  
  Brazil And Cuba
- B.
  
  Mexico And Cuba
- C.
  
  Cuba And Chile
- D.
  
  North America And Brazil
Correct Answer
B. Mexico And Cuba
27.

Former Australian cricketer Michael Bevan played for which two state teams during his career?
- A.
  
  NSW And Tasmania
- B.
  
  NSW And Queensland
- C.
  
  Victoria And Tasmania
- D.
  
  Tasmania And Queensland
Correct Answer
A. NSW And Tasmania
28.

Australian cyclist Cadel Evans finished in which position in the 2007 Tour de France?
- A.
  
  First
- B.
  
  Ninth
- C.
  
  Fifth
- D.
  
  Second
Correct Answer
D. Second
29.

The Brisbane Bullets basketball team won the NBL championship in which year between 2000 and 2007?
- A.
  
  2007
- B.
  
  2002
- C.
  
  2001
- D.
  
  2005
Correct Answer
A. 2007
30.

At what age did Australian tennis star Lleyton Hewitt turn pro?
- A.
  
  15
- B.
  
  17
- C.
  
  23
- D.
  
  21
Correct Answer
B. 17

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Australian Sports Trivia Quiz

The Wests Tigers National Rugby League team was formed by a merger between which two teams?

Which rugby league star played his first State of Origin match for Queensland in 2004?

Rugby league champion Darren Lockyer predominantly played in what position other than five-eighth?

Former rugby league great Ricky Stuart made his first-grade coaching debut with which club?

In 2002, which National Rugby League team lost all competition points for breaching the salary cap?

Which Australia cricket legend retired from Test cricket at the end of the 2006-07 Ashes series?

Which Australian cricketer was racially abused by spectators during an Indian cricket tour in 2007?

Which tennis Grand Slam tournament did Pat Rafter win twice during his career?

With which rugby league team did champion halfback Scott Prince start his career?

The St. George Dragons rugby league team formed a joint venture with which other club in 1998?

Tatiana Grigorieva won a silver medal for Australia at which event of the Sydney 2000 Olympics?

Which Australian Rules football team won three consecutive premierships between 2001 and 2003?

Which rugby league player left the St. George Illawarra Dragons in 2000 to pursue a boxing career?

Cathy Freeman won a gold medal in which athletic event of the Sydney Olympics in 2000?

Which Australian rugby league club did Trent Barrett play for directly prior to playing in England?

The Australian Cricket team won the 2006-07 Ashes Test series by what margin?

Australian swimmer Grant Hackett won his first individual Olympic gold medal in which event?

Australia's Petria Thomas was a champion swimmer in what stroke?

Pat Rafter beat which fellow Australian player in the 1998 U.S. Open tennis tournament?

Which Australian Rules football team were defeated by the Geelong Cats in the 2007 AFL Grand Final?

In 2007, Australia's Casey Stoner became a world champion in which sport?

Rugby league football great Paul Harragon played his entire first-grade career with which club?

Australian rugby league halfback Johnathan Thurston began his first-grade career at which club?

Which two teams contested the 2007 National Rugby League Grand Final?

AFL footballer Jason Akermanis transferred to which club after leaving the Brisbane Lions?

Marathon swimmer Susie Moroney is famous for her epic 200km swim between which two destinations?

Former Australian cricketer Michael Bevan played for which two state teams during his career?

Australian cyclist Cadel Evans finished in which position in the 2007 Tour de France?

The Brisbane Bullets basketball team won the NBL championship in which year between 2000 and 2007?

At what age did Australian tennis star Lleyton Hewitt turn pro?