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Quiz

Test your knowledge of Rugby with our quick quiz.

In Rugby Sevens, games are played on pitches that are:

Half the size of a pitch used for 15-a-side games

The same size as pitches used for 15-a-side games

Any convenient size

On to question 2

At a kick-off/restart, the non-kicking team must be:

5 metres back from the ball when it is kicked

7.5 metres back from the ball when it is kicked

10 metres back from the ball when it is kicked

15 metres back from the ball when it is kicked

On to question 3

The depth of the in-goal area of a Rugby pitch should be between:

8-20 metres

10-22 metres

12-24 metres

14-26 metres

On to question 4

The key characteristics of Rugby players can be summarised as:

Forwards – power; Backs – speed

Forwards – speed; Backs – power

On to question 5

The purpose of the advantage Law is:

To allow the game to be more continuous

To deprive the non-offending team of an opportunity to score

To have fewer stoppages in the game

To penalise each and every offence

On to question 6

You can only become a match official if you have previously played Rugby. True or false?

True

False

On to question 7

A team scoring a try in a game of Rugby will be awarded:

2 points

3 points

4 points

5 points

6 points

On to question 8

When a team is awarded a penalty, they must kick for goal. True or false?

True

False

On to question 9

Rugby is a Game that can be played by:

Men

Women

Boys

Girls

Tall people

Short people

Heavy people

Light people

On to question 10

A Rugby match is played with one referee within the field of play. True or false?

True

False

Finish and get your results