Interesting Trivia On Rugby U.K.
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- 1.
How long is the halftime period in a regulation rugby match?
- A.
Twenty Minutes
- B.
Five Minutes
- C.
Ten Minutes
- D.
Thirty Minutes
Correct Answer
C. Ten Minutes -
- 2.
What rugby term is another way to say "blocking"?
- A.
Obstruction
- B.
Flanking
- C.
Scrummage
- D.
Breaking
Correct Answer
A. Obstruction -
- 3.
What's the only piece of safety gear worn by all members of a rugby team?
- A.
Mouth Guard
- B.
Shoulder Pads
- C.
Shin Guard
- D.
Scrum Cap
Correct Answer
A. Mouth Guard -
- 4.
Who makes and calls plays for a rugby team while on the field?
- A.
Umpire
- B.
Coach
- C.
Scrum Back
- D.
Captain
Correct Answer
D. Captain -
- 5.
By what name is the rugby player once known as a flying back now known?
- A.
Fly-Half
- B.
Scrum Half
- C.
Lock
- D.
Right Wing
Correct Answer
A. Fly-Half -
- 6.
What must a ball do before being kicked during a rugby drop kick?
- A.
Bounce
- B.
Come To A Standstill
- C.
Hit The Goal
- D.
Be Thrown
Correct Answer
A. Bounce -
- 7.
What is the difference between rugby's free and penalty kicks?
- A.
A Free Kick Scores No Points
- B.
Free Kicks Are Limited
- C.
They Are The Same
- D.
A Free Kick Is Worth More
Correct Answer
A. A Free Kick Scores No Points -
- 8.
From at least what distance must a rugby ball be kicked for penalty points?
- A.
The Goal Line
- B.
Half Court
- C.
Point Of Foul
- D.
Center Pitch
Correct Answer
C. Point Of Foul -
- 9.
Which rugby player would wear the number one on his jersey?
- A.
Half-Back
- B.
Goalie
- C.
Prop
- D.
Flanker
Correct Answer
C. Prop -
- 10.
Where would you find the try line of a rugby field?
- A.
The Bench Area
- B.
The Half-Field Line
- C.
The Long Side
- D.
The Field's Short End
Correct Answer
D. The Field's Short End -
- 11.
What type of formation do players take in a rugby scrum?
- A.
Tunnel
- B.
Line
- C.
Circle
- D.
Square
Correct Answer
A. Tunnel -
- 12.
How many points is a rugby penalty kick worth?
- A.
Three Points
- B.
No Points
- C.
Two Points
- D.
One Point
Correct Answer
A. Three Points -
- 13.
In rugby, what was significant about the 1924 Olympics?
- A.
Rugby's First Appearance
- B.
Rugby's Last 1900's Appearance
- C.
Teams Boycotted
- D.
Games Were Rained Out
Correct Answer
B. Rugby's Last 1900's Appearance -
- 14.
What is another name for a rugby drop goal?
- A.
Game Kick
- B.
Foul Kick
- C.
Drop Kick
- D.
Sin Kick
Correct Answer
C. Drop Kick -
- 15.
How many points are awarded for a rugby drop kick?
- A.
Two
- B.
Three
- C.
One
- D.
Four
Correct Answer
B. Three -
- 16.
What type of rugby goal can come from a place or drop kick?
- A.
Conversion Goal
- B.
Bounce Kick
- C.
Try
- D.
Penalty Kick
Correct Answer
A. Conversion Goal -
- 17.
In rugby, what is the name for a player grounding the ball in the opposing goal?
- A.
Hack Formation
- B.
Scrum
- C.
Try
- D.
Ruck
Correct Answer
C. Try -
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