Rugby Vocabulary Quiz

1. Which position in rugby is responsible for catching high balls and counter-attacking, positioned behind the main defensive line?

Fly-half
Hooker
Fullback
Winger

2. What does the term "Advantage" mean in rugby?

A powerful kick.
A method of restarting play.
When the team that was fouled is allowed to play on.
A type of tackle.

3. Which term refers to a scoring method where a player kicks the ball through the uprights during open play?

Conversion
Try
Drop goal
Penalty

4. What is a "Maul" in rugby?

A type of kick.
Players from both teams bind together around a player with the ball.
A phase of play after a tackle.
A set piece where players contest for the ball.

5. Which position in rugby is the playmaker and tactical decision-maker, usually wearing jersey number 10?

Scrum-half
Center
Fullback
Fly-half

6. What does "Sin bin" refer to in rugby?

A scoring method.
A temporary suspension for a player.
A type of tackle.
A set piece.

7. Which term refers to the boundary lines on the sides of the field in rugby?

Tryline
Touchline
Baseline
Sideline

8. What is a "Grubber kick" in rugby?

A high, contested kick.
A low kick causing the ball to bounce unpredictably.
A kick aimed diagonally across the field.
A kick where the ball is lifted into the air.

9. Which idiom refers to being defensive and under pressure due to the opponent's dominance?

Get stuck in
On the back foot
Going the distance
Get the ball rolling

10. Which piece of equipment is worn by rugby players to protect the head and ears from potential injuries?

Gloves
Scrum cap
Cleats
Jersey