With the hosts knocked-out, and a rematch of the 2019 finals up on the cards, the rugby crazy fans are in for a treat of a lifetime this weekend. Los Pumas are back in the fray after finishing fourth in 2015.
Quiz No. 4 (15.10.2023)
● What is the only RWC where New Zealand failed to reach the semifinal?
Answer – 2007 ( losing to France in the controversial quarters )
● Who is the only captain to win back-to-back world cups?
Answer – Richie McCaw (2011 / 2015)
● What is the name of the Rugby World Cup (trophy)?
Answer – Webb Ellis Cup
Did you know?
- Generations of Ireland’s best players have never known what it’s like to win a Rugby World Cup knockout match. It is 36 years and counting that they have choked on the biggest stage.
- Initially, the RWC had 16 teams. The tourney has expanded over the years and now includes 20 teams from nations all over the globe.
- France are perhaps the unluckiest team in history. They’ve been to three finals but have lost every time.
Quiz Time!
- Who won third place in the 2003 RWC ?
- Who captained England prior to Owen Farrell’s return in the ongoing RWC?
- Who knocked Ireland out of the 2011 World Cup?