Local Rugby Championships

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Which country hosts the oldest local rugby championship in the world?

  1. England

  2. Scotland

  3. Ireland

  4. Wales


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The oldest local rugby championship in the world is the English Premiership, which was first contested in 1871.

What is the name of the local rugby championship in New Zealand?

  1. Super Rugby

  2. Mitre 10 Cup

  3. Ranfurly Shield

  4. National Provincial Championship


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Provincial Championship is the top-level domestic rugby union competition in New Zealand.

Which local rugby championship in Australia is known as the 'Battle of the States'?

  1. Super Rugby AU

  2. National Rugby Championship

  3. Shute Shield

  4. Queensland Premier Rugby


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The State of Origin is an annual rugby league series between the New South Wales Blues and the Queensland Maroons.

What is the name of the local rugby championship in South Africa?

  1. Currie Cup

  2. Vodacom Cup

  3. Super Rugby Unlocked

  4. Carling Currie Cup


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Currie Cup is the premier domestic rugby union competition in South Africa.

Which local rugby championship in France is known as the 'Top 14'?

  1. Ligue Nationale de Rugby

  2. Pro D2

  3. Nationale

  4. Fédérale 1


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Top 14 is the highest level of professional rugby union in France.

What is the name of the local rugby championship in England?

  1. Premiership Rugby

  2. RFU Championship

  3. National League 1

  4. National League 2


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Premiership Rugby is the top level of professional rugby union in England.

Which local rugby championship in Ireland is known as the 'Pro14'?

  1. United Rugby Championship

  2. All-Ireland League

  3. British and Irish Cup

  4. Celtic League


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United Rugby Championship is a professional rugby union competition contested by teams from Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Italy, and South Africa.

What is the name of the local rugby championship in Scotland?

  1. Scottish Premiership

  2. Scottish National League

  3. Scottish Cup

  4. British and Irish Cup


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Scottish Premiership is the top level of professional rugby union in Scotland.

Which local rugby championship in Wales is known as the 'WRU National League'?

  1. Welsh Premiership

  2. Welsh Championship

  3. Welsh Division 1

  4. Welsh Division 2


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Welsh Premiership is the top level of professional rugby union in Wales.

What is the name of the local rugby championship in Italy?

  1. Top10

  2. Serie A

  3. Serie B

  4. Serie C


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Top10 is the top level of professional rugby union in Italy.

Which local rugby championship in Spain is known as the 'División de Honor'?

  1. Liga Nacional de Rugby

  2. Copa del Rey de Rugby

  3. Supercopa de España de Rugby

  4. Copa Ibérica de Rugby


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The División de Honor is the top level of professional rugby union in Spain.

What is the name of the local rugby championship in Portugal?

  1. Campeonato Nacional de Rugby

  2. Taça de Portugal de Rugby

  3. Supertaça de Portugal de Rugby

  4. Taça Ibérica de Rugby


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Campeonato Nacional de Rugby is the top level of professional rugby union in Portugal.

Which local rugby championship in Brazil is known as the 'Campeonato Brasileiro de Rugby'?

  1. Super Rugby Americas

  2. Torneio Touch Rugby

  3. Campeonato Paulista de Rugby

  4. Campeonato Carioca de Rugby


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Campeonato Brasileiro de Rugby is the top level of professional rugby union in Brazil.

What is the name of the local rugby championship in Argentina?

  1. Torneo Nacional de Clubes

  2. Campeonato Argentino de Rugby

  3. Copa de Oro

  4. Copa de Plata


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Torneo Nacional de Clubes is the top level of professional rugby union in Argentina.

Which local rugby championship in Chile is known as the 'Campeonato Nacional de Rugby'?

  1. Super Rugby Americas

  2. Torneo Nacional de Clubes

  3. Campeonato Chileno de Rugby

  4. Copa de Chile de Rugby


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Campeonato Nacional de Rugby is the top level of professional rugby union in Chile.

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