RUGBY QUIZ-SEPT 2017

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Questions on basic rugby knowledge.

Questions and Answers

1.

How many types of rugby are there? What are/is they/it called?
- A.
  
  Two types; sevens rugby, fifteens rugby
- B.
  
  One type; fifteens rugby
- C.
  
  Three types; sevens rugby, nines rugby and fifteens rugby
- D.
  
  One type; rucking rugby
Correct Answer
C. Three types; sevens rugby, nines rugby and fifteens rugby
2.

How many people are in a scrum in sevens rugby?
- A.
  
  4
- B.
  
  8
- C.
  
  5
- D.
  
  3
Correct Answer
D. 3
3.

How many people are in a fifteens scrum?
- A.
  
  8
- B.
  
  3
- C.
  
  4
- D.
  
  7
Correct Answer
A. 8
4.

How many points do you get from an uncontested try?
- A.
  
  7
- B.
  
  3
- C.
  
  5
- D.
  
  2
Correct Answer
C. 5
5.

How many backs are there in fifteens rugby?
- A.
  
  7
- B.
  
  9
- C.
  
  10
- D.
  
  6
Correct Answer
A. 7
6.

Are there conversions in rugby?
- A.
  
  Yes
- B.
  
  No
- C.
  
  Sometimes
Correct Answer
A. Yes
7.

How many flanks are there one the field in sevens rugby?
- A.
  
  3
- B.
  
  1
- C.
  
  2
- D.
  
  0
Correct Answer
D. 0
8.

How many flanks are there on the field in fifteens rugby?
- A.
  
  3
- B.
  
  1
- C.
  
  2
- D.
  
  7
Correct Answer
C. 2
9.

What is the name of middle man in the front row of a scrum?
- A.
  
  Hooker
- B.
  
  Middle man
- C.
  
  Fly half
- D.
  
  Scrum half
Correct Answer
A. Hooker
10.

Who are supposed to get the first tackle after a scrum?
- A.
  
  The scrum half
- B.
  
  The flanks
- C.
  
  The fly-half
- D.
  
  The eightman
Correct Answer
B. The flanks
11.

LAW 1Dimensions. The field of play does not exceed 120 metres in length. Each in-goal does notexceed 22 metres in length. The playing area does not exceed 70 metres in width.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False
12.

LAW 1 The distance from the goal line to the dead ball line will preferably be not less than 10metres.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
13.

LAW 1The distance between the two goal posts is 5.6 metres.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
14.

LAW 1 When padding is attached to the goal posts the distance from the goal line to the externaledge of the padding must not exceed 500mm.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False
15.

LAW 1 There are 10 flag posts with flags, each with a minimum height of 1.2 metres above theground.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False
16.

LAW 4 A player may wear supports made of elasticated or compressible materials which must bewashable
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
17.

LAW 4 A player may wear shoulder pads which must bear the World Rugby Approval Mark(Regulation 12).
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
18.

LAW 4A player may wear thin tape or other similar material as support and/or to prevent injury.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
19.

LAW 4 A player must not wear communication devices within that player’s clothing or attached tothe body.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
20.

LAW 5 Injury. The referee may stop play for not more than one minute so that an injured playercan be treated, or for any other permitted delay.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
21.

LAW 5 The referee has the power to end the match at any time, if the referee believes that playshould not continue because it would be dangerous.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
22.

LAW 8Advantage can be either territorial or tactical.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
23.

LAW 8 Referee contact. Advantage will be applied when the ball, or a player carrying it,touches the referee.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False
24.

LAW 8 Wheeled scrum. Advantage will be applied when the scrum is wheeled through morethan 90 degrees (so that the middle line has passed beyond a position parallel to thetouchline).
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False
25.

LAW 8 After the ball has been made dead. Advantage cannot be played after the ball has beenmade dead.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
26.

LAW 10 Charging or pushing. When a player and an opponent are running for the ball, eitherplayer must not charge or push the other except shoulder-to-shoulder.Sanction: Free kick
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False
27.

LAW 10 Punching or striking. A player must not strike an opponent with the fist or arm, includingthe elbow, shoulder, head or knee(s).Sanction: Penalty kick
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
28.

LAW 10A player must not tackle (or try to tackle) an opponent above the line of the shoulders evenif the tackle starts below the line of the shoulders. A tackle around the opponent’s neck orhead is dangerous play.Sanction: Free kick
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False
29.

LAW 10 A player must not tackle an opponent whose feet are off the ground.Sanction: Penalty kick
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
30.

LAW 10 Playing an opponent without the ball. Except in a scrum, ruck or maul, a player who isnot in possession of the ball must not hold, push or obstruct an opponent not carrying theball.Sanction: Penalty kick
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
31.

LAW 10 Players must not charge into a ruck or maul without binding onto a player in the ruck ormaul.Sanction: Free kick
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False
32.

Is [your statement here] true or false?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
33.

LAW 10 Flying Wedge and Cavalry Charge. A team must not use the ‘Flying Wedge’ or the ‘CavalryCharge’.Sanction: Penalty kick at the place of the original infringement.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
34.

LAW 10 When a player has been cautioned and temporarily suspended in an International matchthe referee will show that player a red card.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False
35.

LAW 16All players forming, joining or taking part in a ruck must have their heads and shoulders no lower than their hips.Sanction: Penalty Kick
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False
36.

LAW 16 A player must not intentionally fall or kneel in a ruck. This is dangerous play.Sanction: Penalty kick
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
37.

LAW 16 Players must not handle the ball in a ruck except after a tackle if they are on their feet and have their hands on the ball before the ruck is formed.Sanction: Penalty kick
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
38.

LAW 16 Players on the ground in or near the ruck must try to move away from the ball. These players must not interfere with the ball in the ruck or as it comes out of the ruck.Sanction: Penalty kick
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
39.

LAW 16 A player must not take any action to make the opposing team think that the ball is out ofthe ruck while it is still in the ruck.Sanction: Penalty Kick
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False
40.

LAW 16 Players not joining the ruck. If a player is in front of the offside line and does not join the ruck, the player must retire behind the offside line at once. If a player who is behind the offside line oversteps it and does not join the ruck the player is offside.Sanction: Penalty kick on the offending team’s offside line
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

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Rugby Quiz-sept 2017

How many types of rugby are there? What are/is they/it called?

How many people are in a scrum in sevens rugby?

How many people are in a fifteens scrum?

How many points do you get from an uncontested try?

How many backs are there in fifteens rugby?

Are there conversions in rugby?

How many flanks are there one the field in sevens rugby?

How many flanks are there on the field in fifteens rugby?

What is the name of middle man in the front row of a scrum?

Who are supposed to get the first tackle after a scrum?

LAW 1Dimensions. The field of play does not exceed 120 metres in length. Each in-goal does notexceed 22 metres in length. The playing area does not exceed 70 metres in width.

LAW 1 The distance from the goal line to the dead ball line will preferably be not less than 10metres.

LAW 1The distance between the two goal posts is 5.6 metres.

LAW 1 When padding is attached to the goal posts the distance from the goal line to the externaledge of the padding must not exceed 500mm.

LAW 1 There are 10 flag posts with flags, each with a minimum height of 1.2 metres above theground.

LAW 4 A player may wear supports made of elasticated or compressible materials which must bewashable

LAW 4 A player may wear shoulder pads which must bear the World Rugby Approval Mark(Regulation 12).

LAW 4A player may wear thin tape or other similar material as support and/or to prevent injury.

LAW 4 A player must not wear communication devices within that player’s clothing or attached tothe body.

LAW 5 Injury. The referee may stop play for not more than one minute so that an injured playercan be treated, or for any other permitted delay.

LAW 5 The referee has the power to end the match at any time, if the referee believes that playshould not continue because it would be dangerous.

LAW 8Advantage can be either territorial or tactical.

LAW 8 Referee contact. Advantage will be applied when the ball, or a player carrying it,touches the referee.

LAW 8 Wheeled scrum. Advantage will be applied when the scrum is wheeled through morethan 90 degrees (so that the middle line has passed beyond a position parallel to thetouchline).

LAW 8 After the ball has been made dead. Advantage cannot be played after the ball has beenmade dead.

LAW 10 Charging or pushing. When a player and an opponent are running for the ball, eitherplayer must not charge or push the other except shoulder-to-shoulder.Sanction: Free kick

LAW 10 Punching or striking. A player must not strike an opponent with the fist or arm, includingthe elbow, shoulder, head or knee(s).Sanction: Penalty kick

LAW 10A player must not tackle (or try to tackle) an opponent above the line of the shoulders evenif the tackle starts below the line of the shoulders. A tackle around the opponent’s neck orhead is dangerous play.Sanction: Free kick

LAW 10 A player must not tackle an opponent whose feet are off the ground.Sanction: Penalty kick

LAW 10 Playing an opponent without the ball. Except in a scrum, ruck or maul, a player who isnot in possession of the ball must not hold, push or obstruct an opponent not carrying theball.Sanction: Penalty kick

LAW 10 Players must not charge into a ruck or maul without binding onto a player in the ruck ormaul.Sanction: Free kick

Is [your statement here] true or false?

LAW 10 Flying Wedge and Cavalry Charge. A team must not use the ‘Flying Wedge’ or the ‘CavalryCharge’.Sanction: Penalty kick at the place of the original infringement.

LAW 10 When a player has been cautioned and temporarily suspended in an International matchthe referee will show that player a red card.

LAW 16All players forming, joining or taking part in a ruck must have their heads and shoulders no lower than their hips.Sanction: Penalty Kick

LAW 16 A player must not intentionally fall or kneel in a ruck. This is dangerous play.Sanction: Penalty kick

LAW 16 Players must not handle the ball in a ruck except after a tackle if they are on their feet and have their hands on the ball before the ruck is formed.Sanction: Penalty kick

LAW 16 Players on the ground in or near the ruck must try to move away from the ball. These players must not interfere with the ball in the ruck or as it comes out of the ruck.Sanction: Penalty kick

LAW 16 A player must not take any action to make the opposing team think that the ball is out ofthe ruck while it is still in the ruck.Sanction: Penalty Kick