Rugby Quiz Thread

sydthebeat

errlloyd wrote: »

It's surely Michael Swift.

by jove i think youve got it!

its_phil

errlloyd wrote: »

It's surely Michael Swift.

The original choke tackle king himself. Nicely done. Muldoon will probably overtake him later this year

errlloyd

its_phil wrote: »

The original choke tackle king himself. Nicely done. Muldoon will probably overtake him later this year

Excellent, legend delivers one more time.

George Ford plays for his father, but which player who was also in action this weekend in Europe plays for his Father in Law.

(the legendary player sleeping with the coaches daughter!!)

Duckworth_Luas

errlloyd wrote: »

Excellent, legend delivers one more time.

George Ford plays for his father, but which player who was also in action this weekend in Europe plays for his Father in Law.

(the legendary player sleeping with the coaches daughter!!)

When not scoring against Ireland Vincent Clerc is sleeping with Guy Noves daughter.

errlloyd

True, and fair play, I thought that would take longer!

Swiwi.

errlloyd wrote: »

True, and fair play, I thought that would take longer!

Speaking of France, what do the rain-soaked RWC semi-final in 1995 and Munster v Clermont in the weekend have in common?

nc6000

Derek Bevan?

Who are the only two players to be named ahead of BOD during his professional career?

Tox56

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Who are the only two players to be named ahead of BOD during his professional career?

O'Malley was once apparently, does that count ?

Buer

Two Johnnys. Bell and Davies.

Well apparently there are three. I was thinking of O'Mailey and Davies. I thought the O'Mailey one would be tough

total former

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Well apparently there are three. I was thinking of O'Mailey and Davies. I thought the O'Mailey one would be tough

O'Malley was never picked ahead of O'Driscoll...

Tox56

total former wrote: »

O'Malley was never picked ahead of O'Driscoll...

There was that article that came out around his retirement where they said he was named to start ahead of him and he got injured or something

feargale

Happy Christmas everybody, and every good fortune in 2015.
Go mbeirimíd beo ar an dtràth seo arís.

The Lost Sheep

When Ed Byrne made his debut for Leinster at the start of this season, his twin brother Byrne also was playing. One other set of twins have played together in the same game in the pro12 who were they?

sydthebeat

The Lost Sheep wrote: »

When Ed Byrne made his debut for Leinster at the start of this season, his twin brother Byrne also was playing. One other set of twins have played together in the same game in the pro12 who were they?

Probably best known are the pavans, but there was actually 2 other sets as well.

Bridge93

The Lost Sheep wrote: »

When Ed Byrne made his debut for Leinster at the start of this season, his twin brother Byrne also was playing. One other set of twins have played together in the same game in the pro12 who were they?

There were a pair of Italians a few years back. Think it was for Aironi but can't remember their names.

Bridge93

sydthebeat wrote: »

Probably best known are the pavans, but there was actually 2 other sets as well.

Only two sets have been on the pitch at the same time.

ronanc1000

Name an irish set of brothers to play for the barbarians? Not in the same squad.

The Lost Sheep

ronanc1000 wrote: »

Name an irish set of brothers to play for the barbarians? Not in the same squad.

Donncha and Ultan O Callaghan

Which player scored the opening try in two different world cups?

Four Tipperary clubs currently have players who started playing rugby with them playing professionally. Name the player and the club each started with.

ronanc1000

The Lost Sheep wrote: »

Donncha and Ultan O Callaghan

Which player scored the opening try in two different world cups?

Four Tipperary clubs currently have players who started playing rugby with them playing professionally. Name the player and the club each started with.

Edit. Your right it was Ultan and Donners

Tough first one.. The Argentine Igarcio Carletto..

Second answer I think are Paddy Butler (Cashel), Donnacha Ryan (Nenagh) , Tommy O Donnell (Clanwilliam) and Dave Foley (Clonmel)

Swiwi.

The Lost Sheep wrote: »

Which player scored the opening try in two different world cups?

Michael Jones 1987 & 1991. Versus Italy & England if memory serves correctly.

Guess I better ask a Q: McCaw came to the aid of Irish ref David McHugh when he was attacked by Pieter Van Zyl in 2002. McHugh dislocated his shoulder and left the field. Which ref completed the match?

Yeah_Right

Swiwi. wrote: »

Michael Jones 1987 & 1991. Versus Italy & England if memory serves correctly.

Guess I better ask a Q: McCaw came to the aid of Irish ref David McHugh when he was attacked by Pieter Van Zyl in 2002. McHugh dislocated his shoulder and left the field. Which ref completed the match?

Technically the opening try in the 1987 RWC was a penalty try. But Jones was the player to score a try in both.

Chris White replaced McHugh, I think.

Q: What former Super rugby coach, spent a season coaching club rugby in Cork?

Swiwi.

Yeah_Right wrote: »

Q: What former Super rugby coach, spent a season coaching club rugby in Cork?

Hmmm, can you give us a hint Yeah_Right....?

Yeah_Right

Swiwi. wrote: »

Hmmm, can you give us a hint Yeah_Right....?

Kiwi coach from the Super 12 days. Can't remember whether he coached Cork Con or Dolphins. He did say he had a bit of trouble communicating with some of the players. Someone would have to translate his explanations and then translate the questions the players had.

Swiwi.

Yeah_Right wrote: »

Kiwi coach from the Super 12 days. Can't remember whether he coached Cork Con or Dolphins. He did say he had a bit of trouble communicating with some of the players. Someone would have to translate his explanations and then translate the questions the players had.

Jeepers, you've got me there. Head coach?

Tony Gilbert??

Yeah_Right

Swiwi. wrote: »

Jeepers, you've got me there. Head coach?

Tony Gilbert??

Yes head coach. Not Gilbert.

Swiwi.

Yeah_Right wrote: »

Yes head coach. Not Gilbert.

I know you're a Blues man, but unless it was Jed Rowlands, I don't think Blues. Maybe Kevin Greene (Chiefs).

Otherwise I give up!

thomond2006

What current French international first got a French squad call up when he was playing in the French third division?

Yeah_Right

Swiwi. wrote: »

I know you're a Blues man, but unless it was Jed Rowlands, I don't think Blues. Maybe Kevin Greene (Chiefs).

Otherwise I give up!

Ok. I will tell you. It was Brad Meurant.

total former

thomond2006 wrote: »

What current French international first got a French squad call up when he was playing in the French third division?

Dulin?

thomond2006

total former wrote: »

Dulin?

Nope!

The player in question ended up not playing / joining the squad because of injury.

total former

thomond2006 wrote: »

Nope!

The player in question ended up not playing / joining the squad because of injury.

Lopez?

thomond2006

total former wrote: »

Lopez?

Nope! It is a back though.

Yeah_Right

thomond2006 wrote: »

What current French international first got a French squad call up when he was playing in the French third division?

Dusautoir?

Sorry missed the info about it being a back and not actually playing.

total former

thomond2006 wrote: »

Nope! It is a back though.

Guitoune? After that, I'm out.

Clearlier

Camille Lopez?

nc6000

I'm guessing it's Gael Fickou.

thomond2006

Nobody has it!

Teferi

Bastareude played for some gammy team as a young fella. Is it him?

thomond2006

Teferi wrote: »

Bastareude played for some gammy team as a young fella. Is it him?

Poor spelling but you win. :pac:

Yes Bastareaud played for Massy in Federale 1 in 2006-07 before signing his first professional contract with Stade Francais. He was called up for the 2007 summer tour, having never played a professional match, when France sent a shadow squad to New Zealand. He then had to stay at home because of injury.