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30 Challenging Rugby Trivia Questions and Answers

Reviewed by Kenton, Chief Editor·Updated Aug 2025·4 min read

Get ready to tackle your knowledge with this action-packed collection of rugby trivia. From legendary players and historic matches to quirky rules and international rivalries, these questions are perfect for die-hard fans and newcomers alike. Whether you follow union or league, this trivia will put your rugby smarts to the test.

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  1. 1Who won the first Rugby World Cup in 1987?

  2. 2Which team is referred to as the “Springboks”?

  3. 3Who is known as the all-time highest points scorer in international rugby?

  4. 4Who is the most capped player in international rugby history?

  5. 5Which rugby player is known as “The Lomu Express”?

  6. 6What year was Rugby Union declared a professional sport?

  7. 7What position did Richie McCaw play?

  8. 8What year was the first official international rugby match held?

  9. 9What is the highest scoring game in Rugby World Cup history?

  10. 10In which country was the first Rugby World Cup held?

  11. 11Who won the inaugural Rugby Sevens World Cup in 1993?

  12. 12What is the name of the New Zealand rugby team’s traditional dance before matches?

  13. 13Which country has the most Rugby World Cup titles?

  14. 14What is the Rugby World Cup trophy called?

  15. 15Who scored the first try in Rugby World Cup history?

  16. 16Who holds the record for the fastest try in international rugby?

  17. 17Which country won the Women’s Rugby World Cup in 2017?

  18. 18Who is the highest try scorer in international rugby history?

  19. 19What is the highest level of professional rugby in the United States?

  20. 20Which country did the “flying Fijians” nickname refer to?

  21. 21What is the name of the Rugby Union tournament involving England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, France, and Italy?

  22. 22Who holds the record for the most points scored in a single Rugby World Cup tournament?

  23. 23What do the initials “IRB” stand for in the rugby world?

  24. 24Who was the first non-European team to win the Rugby World Cup?

  25. 25Which two teams compete for the Bledisloe Cup in rugby union?

  26. 26Who was the first rugby player to win the World Rugby Player of the Year award?

  27. 27Who was the first player to score 1,000 points in international rugby?

  28. 28Which country has won the most Women’s Rugby World Cup titles?

  29. 29Who was the first woman to referee a men’s rugby union international?

  30. 30Which rugby union team is known as “Los Pumas”?

Answer Key

  1. 1. New Zealand
  2. 2. South Africa
  3. 3. Dan Carter from New Zealand
  4. 4. Alun Wyn Jones from Wales
  5. 5. Jonah Lomu
  6. 6. 1995
  7. 7. Flanker
  8. 8. 1871, between Scotland and England
  9. 9. Australia’s 142-0 victory over Namibia in 2003
  10. 10. New Zealand and Australia
  11. 11. England
  12. 12. The Haka
  13. 13. New Zealand
  14. 14. The Webb Ellis Cup
  15. 15. Michael Jones of New Zealand
  16. 16. Dafydd Howells of Wales
  17. 17. New Zealand
  18. 18. Daisuke Ohata from Japan
  19. 19. Major League Rugby
  20. 20. Fiji
  21. 21. The Six Nations Championship
  22. 22. Grant Fox
  23. 23. International Rugby Board
  24. 24. New Zealand
  25. 25. Australia and New Zealand
  26. 26. Fabien Galthié
  27. 27. Neil Jenkins
  28. 28. New Zealand
  29. 29. Joy Neville from Ireland
  30. 30. Argentina

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