Rugby History Trivia

Rugby History Trivia

Test your knowledge on the rich history of the sport of rugby with this quiz containing 11 questions.

published on April 09
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In which country was rugby first played?

In which country was rugby first played?
Australia
England
New Zealand
South Africa
2/11

When was the Rugby World Cup first held?

When was the Rugby World Cup first held?
1987
1991
1995
2003
3/11

Who is known as the 'Father of Rugby'?

Dan Carter
Jonny Wilkinson
William Webb Ellis
Jonah Lomu
4/11

Which rugby team is known as the 'All Blacks'?

Which rugby team is known as the 'All Blacks'?
Australia
England
New Zealand
South Africa
5/11

When was the first game of rugby played?

When was the first game of rugby played?
1800
1823
1856
1871
6/11

Which country is the current reigning Rugby World Cup champion?

Australia
New Zealand
South Africa
England
7/11

What is the name of the trophy awarded to the winner of the Six Nations tournament?

What is the name of the trophy awarded to the winner of the Six Nations tournament?
Calcutta Cup
Webb Ellis Cup
Triple Crown
Grand Slam Trophy
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Which country has won the most Rugby World Cup titles?

Australia
England
New Zealand
South Africa
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What year did women's rugby become officially recognized by the International Rugby Board?

What year did women's rugby become officially recognized by the International Rugby Board?
1975
1992
2001
2010
10/11

Which player has scored the most points in a Rugby World Cup tournament?

Jonny Wilkinson
Dan Carter
Jonah Lomu
Richie McCaw
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What is the nickname of the Welsh national rugby union team?

What is the nickname of the Welsh national rugby union team?
The Wallabies
The All Blacks
The Springboks
The Dragons