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Rugby: International Tournaments and Rivalries

Description: Test your knowledge about the world of Rugby, its prestigious international tournaments, and the fierce rivalries that captivate fans worldwide.
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Which tournament is considered the pinnacle of international rugby union and is held every four years?

  1. Rugby World Cup

  2. Six Nations Championship

  3. Tri Nations Series

  4. Heineken Cup


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Rugby World Cup is the premier international rugby union tournament, held quadrennially and contested by the top national teams from around the globe.

In rugby union, which annual tournament features the national teams of England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, and Wales?

  1. Rugby World Cup

  2. Six Nations Championship

  3. Tri Nations Series

  4. Heineken Cup


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Six Nations Championship is an annual rugby union tournament contested by the national teams of England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, and Wales.

Which international rugby union tournament was contested annually by the national teams of Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa until 2012?

  1. Rugby World Cup

  2. Six Nations Championship

  3. Tri Nations Series

  4. Heineken Cup


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Tri Nations Series was an annual rugby union tournament contested by the national teams of Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa from 1996 to 2012.

The Bledisloe Cup is a rugby union trophy contested annually between which two national teams?

  1. Australia and New Zealand

  2. England and France

  3. South Africa and New Zealand

  4. Ireland and Scotland


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Bledisloe Cup is a rugby union trophy contested annually between the national teams of Australia and New Zealand.

Which rivalry is often referred to as the 'Battle of the Hemispheres' in rugby union?

  1. Australia vs. New Zealand

  2. England vs. France

  3. South Africa vs. New Zealand

  4. Ireland vs. Scotland


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The rivalry between Australia and New Zealand in rugby union is often referred to as the 'Battle of the Hemispheres'.

The Calcutta Cup is a rugby union trophy contested annually between which two national teams?

  1. England and Scotland

  2. France and Ireland

  3. Wales and Italy

  4. South Africa and Australia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Calcutta Cup is a rugby union trophy contested annually between the national teams of England and Scotland.

Which rivalry is known as the 'Auld Enemy' in rugby union?

  1. England vs. Scotland

  2. France vs. Ireland

  3. Wales vs. Italy

  4. South Africa vs. Australia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The rivalry between England and Scotland in rugby union is known as the 'Auld Enemy'.

The Webb Ellis Cup is the trophy awarded to the winner of which international rugby union tournament?

  1. Rugby World Cup

  2. Six Nations Championship

  3. Tri Nations Series

  4. Heineken Cup


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Webb Ellis Cup is the trophy awarded to the winner of the Rugby World Cup.

Which rivalry is often referred to as the 'Clash of the Titans' in rugby union?

  1. Australia vs. New Zealand

  2. England vs. France

  3. South Africa vs. New Zealand

  4. Ireland vs. Scotland


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The rivalry between South Africa and New Zealand in rugby union is often referred to as the 'Clash of the Titans'.

The Millennium Trophy is a rugby union trophy contested annually between which two national teams?

  1. England and Wales

  2. France and Ireland

  3. Scotland and Italy

  4. South Africa and Australia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Millennium Trophy is a rugby union trophy contested annually between the national teams of England and Wales.

Which rivalry is known as the 'Battle of the Roses' in rugby union?

  1. England vs. Scotland

  2. France vs. Ireland

  3. Wales vs. Italy

  4. Lancashire vs. Yorkshire


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The rivalry between Lancashire and Yorkshire in rugby union is known as the 'Battle of the Roses'.

The Giuseppe Garibaldi Trophy is a rugby union trophy contested annually between which two national teams?

  1. Italy and France

  2. Italy and Scotland

  3. Italy and Wales

  4. Italy and Ireland


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Giuseppe Garibaldi Trophy is a rugby union trophy contested annually between the national teams of Italy and France.

Which rivalry is often referred to as the 'Battle of the South' in rugby union?

  1. Australia vs. New Zealand

  2. England vs. France

  3. South Africa vs. New Zealand

  4. Argentina vs. Australia


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The rivalry between Argentina and Australia in rugby union is often referred to as the 'Battle of the South'.

The Cuttitta Cup is a rugby union trophy contested annually between which two national teams?

  1. Italy and Scotland

  2. Italy and Wales

  3. Italy and Ireland

  4. Italy and Argentina


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Cuttitta Cup is a rugby union trophy contested annually between the national teams of Italy and Scotland.

Which rivalry is known as the 'Battle of the Bridge' in rugby union?

  1. England vs. Scotland

  2. France vs. Ireland

  3. Wales vs. Italy

  4. New Zealand vs. Australia


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The rivalry between New Zealand and Australia in rugby union is known as the 'Battle of the Bridge'.

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