Rugby Vocabulary Quiz

Which position in rugby is responsible for catching high balls and counter-attacking, positioned behind the main defensive line?Choose the correct answer:

Fly-half
Hooker
Fullback
Winger

What does the term "Advantage" mean in rugby?Choose the correct answer:

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

Which term refers to a scoring method where a player kicks the ball through the uprights during open play?Choose the correct answer:

Conversion
Try
Drop goal
Penalty

What is a "Maul" in rugby?Choose the correct answer:

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.

Which position in rugby is the playmaker and tactical decision-maker, usually wearing jersey number 10?Choose the correct answer:

Scrum-half
Center
Fullback
Fly-half

What does "Sin bin" refer to in rugby?Choose the correct answer:

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

Which term refers to the boundary lines on the sides of the field in rugby?Choose the correct answer:

Tryline
Touchline
Baseline
Sideline

What is a "Grubber kick" in rugby?Choose the correct answer:

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.

Which idiom refers to being defensive and under pressure due to the opponent's dominance?Choose the correct answer:

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

Which piece of equipment is worn by rugby players to protect the head and ears from potential injuries?Choose the correct answer:

Gloves
Scrum cap
Cleats
Jersey