Y8 Rugby Quiz

In full contact Rugby, how many points are awarded for a try?

• 5

• 4

• 2

• 7

In full contact rugby, what happens after a knock-on?

• A scrum is used to restart the game with the defending team putting the ball into the scrum.

• The defending team have a kick at goal

• The defending team take a tap and go

• The defending team take a line-out

In full contact rugby, what is awarded for an offside violation?

• A penalty

• A scrum

• A free-kick

• A 20 metre drop-out

If a rugby player wanted to measure their strength, what test would they use?

If a rugby player wanted to measure their speed, what test would they use?

If a rugby player had a suspected break to their collar bone after a tackle, what bone would need to be checked?

• Clavicle

• Scapula

• Sternum

• Pelvis

If a rugby player had a suspected break to their lower leg in a scrum, what bone would need to be checked?

• Tibia

• Radius

• Ulna

• Scapula

Which muscle would a rugby player need to warm up if they wanted to avoid an injury to their thigh?

• Quadriceps

• Hamstrings

• Gastrocnemius

• Gluteals

What component of fitness would be most important to a rugby player pushing in a scrum?

• Strength

• Cardio-vascular endurance

• Flexibility

• Reaction time

Why would a rugby player want to complete a cool down after a match?

• To reduce the effect of D.O.M.S

• To prevent an injury

• To stretch their muscles

• To evaluate the game performance