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Top 20 most intriguing rugby trivia questions to ask using LivePolls

Rugby is one of the world's oldest and most popular sports, having been played for over 150 years. It is a fast-paced, physical game which requires strength and skill, and is a great spectator sport. Rugby was first codified in 1871 and has since grown to be one of the most popular team sports in the world, with over 6 million players worldwide. Rugby is played on a rectangular field and has two teams, consisting of fifteen players each. The objective of the game is to move the ball down the field and score points by grounding the ball in the opposing team's in-goal area. The team with the most points at the end of the match is the winner. With its high levels of physicality, suspense, and excitement, it's no surprise that millions of fans across the world follow rugby. So let's roll up our sleeves, dive in and learn about the world of rugby!


1) In which country is the largest rugby stadium?

  • Australia
  • England
  • New Zealand
  • South Africa

2) How many players are in a rugby league team?

  • 8
  • 10
  • 12
  • 15

3) What is the name given to a successful kick between the goal posts?

  • Conversion
  • Drop Kick
  • Penalty Kick
  • Try

4) Who is the oldest international rugby union team?

  • England
  • France
  • Ireland
  • Scotland

5) Which Rugby Union team has won the most World Cups?

  • Australia
  • England
  • New Zealand
  • South Africa

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

  • Champions Cup
  • European Cup
  • Heineken Cup
  • Triple Crown

7) How many points is a drop goal worth?

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4

8) What is the length of a rugby union match?

  • 40 minutes
  • 60 minutes
  • 80 minutes
  • 100 minutes

9) What term is used to describe when the ball is thrown backwards between players?

  • Fly pass
  • Scrum
  • Lineout
  • Open pass

10) What is the name of the international rugby union governing body?

  • International Rugby Association
  • International Rugby Board
  • International Rugby Council
  • World Rugby

11) How many players are in a rugby union team?

  • 8
  • 10
  • 12
  • 15

12) What is awarded when a player scores a try?

  • Conversion
  • Penalty
  • Penalty Kick
  • Try

13) How many players make up the scrum?

  • 8
  • 10
  • 12
  • 15

14) How many players make up a rugby league team?

  • 8
  • 10
  • 12
  • 15

15) What is the name of the trophy awarded to the winner of the Rugby World Cup?

  • Champions Cup
  • European Cup
  • Heineken Cup
  • William Web Ellis Cup

16) How many points is a successful penalty kick worth?

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4

17) What term is used to describe when a team has held the ball for eight or more phases without losing possession?

  • Flying maul
  • Open pass
  • Possession streak
  • Sequential play

18) What is the name of the trophy awarded to the winner of a Five Nations tournament?

  • Champions Cup
  • European Cup
  • Grand Slam
  • Triple Crown

19) What is the name of the ball used in rugby?

  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Rugby Ball
  • Volleyball

20) How many points is a conversion worth?

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4

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