The Ultimate Rugby Quiz

If you are a big supporter of Irish rugby, why not get a group of your friends together and visit one of the many Irish pubs which are spread all across London. Our site shows you where you can find the best Irish pubs and bars, so no matter where you live, whether it’s Blackheath or Crystal Palace, there is sure to be a great Irish pub nearby. Some pubs even organise transport; they take rugby fans to a match and bring them back to the pub for a cerebration drink. So if you are online, looking for upcoming matches while playing OnlinePoker.com and trying to book yourself some tickets, instead, why not organise it through your local pub?

If you attend many rugby games and rarely miss a match, you are sure to have a lot of rugby knowledge. So while you browse on the London Irish Official Pubs site, why not have a quick go at this fun quiz?

Question 1 – When and where was Ireland’s first match?
Answer - Ireland first played in Dublin in 1869. Since then, there have been more than 100,000 registered players for the team. Ireland is the third oldest rugby nation, coming just behind Scotland and England.

Question 2 – Which notable Irish Presidents have played for Ireland?
Answer - Earmon Valera – the longest serving Prime Minister – was a former Ireland player and lifetime fan of the game. Other politicians who have played rugby for Ireland include: Tyrone Howe (former Unionist Party councillor), Trevor Ringland (Unionist Parliamentary candidate) and Dick Spring (Irish Labour Party TD).

Question 3 – How many notable rugby union schools can you name?
Answer – The heart of the rugby union lies within secondary school teams. Some of the best include, Crescent College, Christian Brothers College, Presentation Brothers College, St. Conleth’s College and Rockwell College.

Question 4 – What is the name of the organisation which provides training for young rugby talents?
Answer – The ‘A side’ is a second level national selection, which helps to develop the skills of young people, with the possibility of being recruited into the senior team. However, it was re-named the Ireland Wolfhounds in February 2010.