Rugby Mcqs

41- “Touch judge” in rugby helps with:

A. Kicks only
B. Scrums only
C. Scoring only
D. Offside and touch line

Answer : D. Offside and touch line

42- A “conversion” kick must be taken:

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

Answer : B. In line with where try was scored

43- Rugby league differs from rugby union mainly in:

A. Goalposts
B. Ball shape
C. Number of players
D. Field size

Answer : C. Number of players

44- A “try” is scored when:

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

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

45- A “penalty kick” can be:

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

Answer : A. Attempted at goal

46- The forwards in rugby are numbered:

A. 1–8
B. 9–15
C. 10–15
D. 1–15

Answer : A. 1–8

47- The backs in rugby are numbered:

A. 1–8
B. 9–15
C. 10–15
D. 1–15

Answer : B. 9–15

48- A rugby ball can be passed:

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

Answer : B. Backward

49- Tackling below the waist is:

A. Legal
B. Illegal
C. Only in scrums
D. Only in line-outs

Answer : A. Legal

50- Rugby league games consist of:

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

Answer : D. 2 halves of 40 minutes

51- In rugby, a “restart” after points are scored is called:

A. Free kick
B. Scrum
C. Line-out
D. Kick-off

Answer : D. Kick-off

52- The main objective in rugby is to:

A. Score goals
B. Score tries
C. Keep possession
D. Win scrums

Answer : B. Score tries

53- Rugby union is governed internationally by:

A. IOC
B. IRB
C. World Rugby
D. FIFA

Answer : C. World Rugby

54- The line where the ball is thrown in a line-out is called:

A. Touch line
B. Goal line
C. Dead ball line
D. Halfway line

Answer : A. Touch line

55- A “tackle” in rugby involves:

A. Kicking ball
B. Passing ball forward
C. Bringing ball carrier to ground 
D. Holding player above shoulders

Answer : C. Bringing ball carrier to ground

56- “Knock-on” occurs when:

A. Ball is dropped forward
B. Ball passed backward
C. Ball kicked
D. Player offside

Answer : A. Ball is dropped forward

57- A “forward pass” results in:

A. Try
B. Scrum
C. Penalty
D. Free kick

Answer : B. Scrum

58- The referee signals a penalty by:

A. Hand signal
B. Jumping
C. Whistle only
D. Raising arm

Answer : D. Raising arm

59- A yellow card in rugby results in:

A. Warning only
B. Free kick
C. Permanent expulsion
D. 10-minute suspension

Answer : D. 10-minute suspension

60- A red card in rugby results in:

A. Temporary suspension
B. Warning
C. Permanent sending off
D. Free kick

Answer : C. Permanent sending off

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