Rugby Mcqs

61- In rugby sevens, matches are shorter because:

A. Fewer players and faster game
B. Field is smaller
C. Scoring is easier
D. Ball is smaller

Answer : A. Fewer players and faster game

62- A “maul” occurs when:

A. Line-out
B. Kick-off
C. Ball is on ground contested
D. Ball carrier is held up but not grounded

Answer : D. Ball carrier is held up but not grounded

63- A “ruck” occurs when:

A. Penalty
B. Scrum formation
C. Ball is on ground, contested by players
D. Ball carried in air

Answer : C. Ball is on ground, contested by players

64- The term “try” originated because:

A. Attempt to kick
B. Attempt to run
C. Try to ground ball for points
D. Player tries to pass

Answer : C. Try to ground ball for points

65- The captain can ask referee for:

A. Time-out
B. Explanation of decisions
C. Kick direction
D. Extra points

Answer : B. Explanation of decisions

66- Rugby league differs from rugby union because:

A. Duration
B. Ball shape
C. Field is smaller
D. Number of players

Answer : D. Number of players

67- How many points is a drop goal in rugby league?

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

Answer : B. 2

68- How many points is a penalty kick in rugby league?

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

Answer : B. 2

69- The forwards in rugby are primarily responsible for:

A. Kicking only
B. Passing only
C. Scoring tries
D. Scrums, line-outs, physical play

Answer : D. Scrums, line-outs, physical play

70- The backs in rugby are primarily responsible for:

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

Answer : D. Running, passing, scoring

71- The first Rugby World Cup winner was:

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

Answer : A. New Zealand

72- A “touch judge” helps with:

A. Tries only
B. Offside and touch line
C. Penalties only
D. Scrums only

Answer : B. Offside and touch line

73- A “conversion kick” must be taken:

A. In line with where try was scored
B. Anywhere
C. Side line
D. Behind center

Answer : A. In line with where try was scored

74- A rugby ball is typically made of:

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

Answer : C. Leather

75- The scrum is used to restart play after:

A. Touch
B. Try
C. Minor infringements
D. Scoring

Answer : C. Minor infringements

76- In rugby, the ball may only be passed:

A. Backward
B. Forward
C. Sideways only
D. Upwards

Answer : A. Backward

77- A try is scored when:

A. Scrum won
B. Ball kicked
C. Player runs to midfield
D. Ball touches ground in in-goal area

Answer : D. Ball touches ground in in-goal area

78- A “penalty kick” can be:

A. Taken in touch
B. Attempted at goal
C. Taken anywhere
D. Not allowed

Answer : B. Attempted at goal

79- Rugby was initially banned in some schools because:

A. Slow
B. Expensive
C. Too dangerous
D. Too easy

Answer : C. Too dangerous

80- Number of forwards in rugby union:

A. 1–8
B. 1–15
C. 5–12
D. 9–15

Answer : A. 1–8

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