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Question: By what name are the South Africa national rugby union team commonly known?

Answer: The Springboks

Question: Who kicked the drop goal in the last minutes of extra-time for England to win the Rugby World Cup in 2003?


Watch Johnny Wilkinson kicking England to victory – 2003 World Cup Final

Courtesy of ITV


Question: Who was Head Coach when England won the Rugby Union World Championship in 2003?

Answer: Clive Woodward, later Sir Clive Woodward

Question: The Millennium, now Principality Stadium was built in 1999 as the home of Welsh Rugby.  What was the name of the stadium that it replaced?

Answer: Cardiff Arms Park

Question: Which Rugby Union player in 1967, at the age of just 18, made his international debut for Wales in a position he had never played before but went on to score a try, two penalties and five conversations in the match to beat England?

Answer: Keith Jarrett

Question: Which country defeated England in the 1991 World Cup Final played at Twickenham?

Answer: Australia Australia won 12-6

Question: Which is the largest home stadium at which the All Blacks play?

Answer: Eden Park Situated in Auckland, it also hosts cricket Test Matches

Question: In which year did Wales last beat the All Blacks?

Answer: 1953 

Question: What was the nickname of the former Scottish and Lions rugby union player, Ian McLauchlan?

Answer: The Mighty Mouse

Question: Which England cricket captain was also capped for England at rugby?

Answer: MJK Smith

Question: Which Australian was the first to score 60 tries in international rugby?

Answer: David Campese