Trivia Series

[Burgs]

In 1992, along with some other rule changes, to try and put greater emphasis on the scoring of tries. To date it would appear to be unsuccessful at the International level and will probably remain so while two penalties outscore one unconverted try.

When was the Western Australian Rugby Union originally formed?

[The EnForcer]

Hah, found it...took bloody ages....1893

Scotland and england play annually for the Calcutta cup why is named that?

[.X.]

The Calcutta Cup is a trophy, made from melted down Indian Rupees, donated by old Rugbeians to the RFU. It is awarded to the winner of the annual England vs. Scotland match.
Neither cup is at stake at the World Cup.



How many tries were scored against Australia during the 1999 Rugby World Cup? and who scored them?

[Burgs]

The trophy was presented to the RFU by the disbanding Calcutta Rugby Club in India.

Describe the circumstances for receiving the George Newstead Trophy?

[Burgs]

Oops! Answered at the same time tcie.

6 Tries. Ignacio Corleto Arg, Petrisor Toderasc Rom, Brian O'Driscoll Ire, Rob Russell Sco, Reuben Thorne Nzl, Jason Robinson Eng.
Pretty good record really, no team scored more than one try against Australia!

Describe the circumstances for receiving the George Newstead Trophy?

[.X.]

Sorry Burgs - I think you better go back to the drawing board. You better re-read the question. Australia never played New Zealand in the 1999 RWC

[Burgs]

Maybe that's why I didn't do to good at school???
Read the bloody question Burgs........
A great listing of the 2003 WC though!

[.X.]

Describe the circumstances for receiving the George Newstead Trophy?

For outstanding under 19 (Colt) player for the season


what the wins/losses record for the Bledisloe Cup, and who's leading?

[.X.]

For everyone that missed it the first time, here is the question again.

How many tries were scored against Australia during the 1999 Rugby World Cup? and who scored them?

[The EnForcer]

George Newstead Trophy is presented to the most oustanding colt of the year.

What unusual move did David Sole make just prior to the start of the 1990 Scotland humping of England in thier last grand slam win?

[Sparko]

It was a slow walk onto the murrayfield pitch.

Question

In the last 8 years of super 12 what team got the most tries in one year excluding semi and finals games and how many tries

[.X.]

George Newstead Trophy is presented to the most oustanding colt of the year.

What unusual move did David Sole make just prior to the start of the 1990 Scotland humping of England in thier last grand slam win?

On a side issue.

how often does Scotland hump England?

[.X.]

I guess no one wanted to answer my 2 Questions

[Darren]

For outstanding under 19 (Colt) player for the season what the wins/losses record for the Bledisloe Cup, and who's leading?

Australia: 30 wins, New Zealand: 67 wins, 4 draws

It was a slow walk onto the murrayfield pitch.
Question
In the last 8 years of super 12 what team got the most tries in one year excluding semi and finals games and how many tries

Most tries in a season: 56 – Auckland, 1996/7, 1998

and oddly enough

Fewest tries in a season: 15 – Auckland, 1999, 2000

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Which super 14 team has been known by 3 names, and what are they?

[Burgs]

How many tries were scored against Australia during the 1999 Rugby World Cup? and who scored them?

A good curly one tcie!
After exhaustive research it would appear that the only try scored against the World Cup winning Wallabies of '99 was by Juan Grobler for USA!