Rugby Mcqs

1- Rugby originated in which country?

A. England
B. Australia
C. New Zealand
D. South Africa

Answer : A. England

2- Rugby is played with a:

A. Cylinder
B. Square ball
C. Oval ball
D. Round ball

Answer : C. Oval ball

3- How many players are there in a rugby union team?

A. 11
B. 13
C. 15
D. 17

Answer : C. 15

4- How many players are in rugby league?

A. 11
B. 13
C. 15
D. 17

Answer : B. 13

5- A try in rugby union is worth:

A. 2 points
B. 3 points
C. 4 points
D. 5 points

Answer : D. 5 points

6- A conversion kick after a try is worth:

A. 2 points
B. 3 points
C. 4 points
D. 5 points

Answer : A. 2 points

7- A penalty kick in rugby union is worth:

A. 2 points
B. 3 points
C. 4 points
D. 5 points

Answer : B. 3 points

8- A drop goal in rugby union is worth:

A. 1 point
B. 2 points
C. 3 points
D. 4 points

Answer : C. 3 points

9- The standard length of a rugby field is:

A. 90 m
B. 100 m
C. 110 m
D. 120 m

Answer : B. 100 m

10- The width of a rugby field is:

A. 60 m
B. 65 m
C. 70 m
D. 75 m

Answer : C. 70 m

11- Rugby ball is primarily made of:

A. Wood
B. Rubber
C. Plastic
D. Leather

Answer : D. Leather

12- The line at the end of the field where tries are scored is called:

A. Goal line
B. Dead line
C. Try line
D. End line

Answer : A. Goal line

13- The area beyond the goal line is called:

A. End zone
B. Try zone
C. Dead ball area
D. In-goal area

Answer : D. In-goal area

14- The forwards in rugby are mainly responsible for:

A. Scoring tries
B. Physical play, scrums, rucks
C. Defending only
D. Kicking only

Answer : B. Physical play, scrums, rucks

15- The backs in rugby are mainly responsible for:

A. Scrums
B. Line-outs
C. Running, passing, scoring
D. Physical play

Answer : C. Running, passing, scoring

16- A “scrum” is used to:

A. Restart play after minor infringement
B. Score a try
C. Kick penalty
D. Throw in line-out

Answer : A. Restart play after minor infringement

17- A “line-out” occurs when:

A. Player is offside
B. Penalty is awarded
C. Ball goes into touch
D. Try is scored

Answer : C. Ball goes into touch

18- How is a rugby game divided?

A. 2 halves of 35 minutes
B. 2 halves of 40 minutes
C. 4 quarters of 20 minutes
D. 2 halves of 45 minutes

Answer : B. 2 halves of 40 minutes

19- Offside in rugby means:

A. Player holding ball
B. Player in goal area
C. Player behind ball
D. Player is ahead of the ball

Answer : D. Player is ahead of the ball

20- A “maul” is:

A. When ball carrier is held up by opponents but not brought to ground
B. Ball on ground contested
C. Passing backward
D. Kicking the ball

Answer : A. When ball carrier is held up by opponents but not brought to ground

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