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Test your knowledge of the Rugby World Cup's history, records, and memorable moments with this exciting quiz!
1
When was the first ever rugby world cup?
1987
1985
1986
1988
27% got this right
The first Rugby Union World Cup was held in 1987, hosted by Australia and New Zealand. The winners were New Zealand.
2
Who won England the 2003 RWC with a Drop Goal in the last minute of extra time against Australia?
Jonny Wilkinson
Christopher Paterson
David Humphreys
Elton Flatley
44% got this right
Jonmy Wilkinson's DG won England's first world cup with a close 17-20 won for his country.
3
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Which country hosted the 2019 RWC?
47% got this right
Japan became the event's first-ever host outside of the sport's traditional top-tier nations.
4
New Zealand have a traditional dance at the start of each Match. What is this called?
The Haka
The Hoko
The Huko
The Huku
89% got this right
The haka is a ceremonial Māori war dance or challenge. Haka is performed in a group and represents a display of unity.
5
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A South American country qualified for the Rugby World Cup 2023 for the first time. Which country was it?
Chile
Argentina
Brazil
Peru
48% got this right
Chile qualified for the Rugby World Cup for the first time in July 2022 beating the USA 52-51 on aggregate.
6
What was the highest score margin in a Rugby World Cup?
0 —
142
— 180
Points
37% got this right
The record for biggest winning margin is held by Australia, who hammered Namibia 142-0 in Adelaide in 2003 World Cup.
7
Order the top scorers of the men’s Rugby World Cup history since the competition began in 1987.
1.
Jonny Wilkinson (England)
2.
Gavin Hastings (Scotland)
3.
Michael Lynagh (Australia)
4.
Dan Carter (New Zealand)
94% got this right
277 Points: Jonny Wilkinson
227 Points: Gavin Hastings
195 Points :Michael Lynagh
191 Points : Dan Carter
8
Which of these teams have won the Rugby World Cup ?
Australia
England
New Zealand
South Africa
99% got this right
South Africa ( 4x)
New Zealand (3x)
Australia ( 2x)
England (1x)
9
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Which country were the 1st ever sole-host nation to exit in the pool stage?
England
France
Japan
Wales
25% got this right
In 2015 England were the first sole-host nation of a Rugby World Cup to exit the tournament in the group stages.
10
What is the fastest ever drop goal in a Rugby World Cup?
00 —
35
— 60
Seconds
35% got this right
This record was set by Dan Biggar playing for Wales in the 2019 Rugby WC pool game gainst Australia.
11
48 random squares
Which team have never lost a Rugby World cup final?
South Africa
Australia
France
New Zealand
69% got this right
South Africa have never lost a RWC final. They appeared in the 1995, 2007, 2019 & 2023 RWC finals & winning them all.
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Who has lost the most Rugby World Cup Finals?
France
Australia
Italy
Wales
33% got this right
France have played in 3 RWC finals and lost all of them, twice to New Zealand and once to Australia.
13
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New Zealand have only ever lost 1 Pool game, who was this against?
France
Italy
Namibia
Uruguay
70% got this right
France beat New Zealand opening match of the France 2023 Rugby World Cup. The score was : France 27 - New Zealand 13.
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What is the name of the Trophy the RWC winners are awarded?
The Webb Ellis Trophy
The Antony Webb Trophy
The Ellis Webb Trophy
The James Atkins Trophy
40% got this right
The RWC is named after William Webb Ellis, who is credited with inventing the game of rugby.
15
12 random squares
Sam Cane became the first player to ever get a red card in a world cup final :
True
False
71% got this right
New Zealand Flanker Sam Cane became the first ever player to get sent off in a Rugby WC Final.
16
The 2023 Rugby World cup just finished, rank the final positions of the teams from winner to 4th place position:
1.
South Africa
2.
New Zealand
3.
England
4.
Argentina
96% got this right
South Africa beat New Zealand 12-11 to win the World cup while England beat Argentina 26-23 for Third place.
