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Rugby Union quiz

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Question 1 of 3Easy

Who kicked the drop goal that won the 2003 World Cup?

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  1. 1 Easy

    Where does a player shown a yellow card go?

    Answer: Sin bin

    Why: The sin bin became part of rugby union's laws in 2001, a year after its experimental Six Nations debut.

  2. 2 Medium

    Which nation first won four men's Rugby World Cups?

    Answer: South Africa

    Why: The Springboks won in 1995, 2007, 2019 and 2023, the fourth by 12-11 against three-time champions New Zealand.

  3. 3 Hard

    What was melted down to make the Calcutta Cup?

    Answer: Silver rupees

    Why: The cup's handles are three king cobras, and an Indian elephant stands on its domed lid.

  4. 4 Easy

    What is a drop goal worth?

    Answer: 3 points

    Why: Until 1948 a drop goal counted 4 points, more than the 3 points a try was then worth.

  5. 5 Medium

    What animal did Bryan Habana race over 100 m in 2007?

    Answer: Cheetah

    Why: He lost the race, which was staged to raise awareness of the danger of cheetahs becoming endangered.

  6. 6 Hard

    What caused the 1895 split that created rugby league?

    Answer: Player payments

    Why: 'Broken time' pay would have covered the wages that working players lost when they missed shifts to play.

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