Rugby League
What year was Rugby League sensation Matthew Ridge born?
1968
What is Cricket superstar Sachin Tendulkar's middle name?
Ramesh
What are the most common sporting injuries in New Zealand?
Sprains & Strains
There was an arborist who used to sit outside the Waikato stadium in a cherry picker & aggressively rev a chainsaw while the Waikato Chiefs were playing - What was his nickname?
Possum
Sport Hunting of birds is commonplace around the world, how many species of bird can be seasonally hunted in New Zealand?
13
Ring-necked pheasants, Grey partridges, Red-legged partridges, Chukor partridges, California quails, Brown quails, Bobwhite quails, Mallard ducks, Grey ducks, Paradise shelducks, Australasian shoveler ducks, Black swans and Pukeko
In what year did New Zealand's rugby league team 'The Warriors' become 'The Vodafone Warriors'?
1999
The Beige Brigade are a group of dedicated NZ Cricket enthusiasts who wear hand sewn beige uniforms to NZ Cricket matches - These outfits are inspired by the NZ Cricket team uniform from what decade?
The 1980's
Who was the All Blacks head physio in 2005?
John 'Doc' Mayhew
Often credited with the creation of the sport this man picked up a football in 1823 & ran with it, what is his name?
William Webb Ellis
What is the name of the New Zealand National Women's Rugby League team?
The Kiwi Ferns
How many time have The Vodafone Warriors reached the NRL Grand Final?
Twice - 2002 & 2011
Daniel Vettori was born in Auckland but raised in Hamilton, which primary school did he attend?
Marian Catholic School
Who is the Workplace Relations & Safety Minister for New Zealand?
The Honourable Brooke van Velden
In Rugby Union when does a ruck end & a scrum become awarded?
When the referee deems the ball unplayable
How many NBA teams are named after birds?
2 - Atlanta Hawks & New Orleans Pelicans
What year was the sport of Rugby League officially formed as a separate sport to Rugby Union?
1895 officially - However New Zealand & Australia didn't make the official breakaway until 1907
What record does Sir. Don Bradman hold for Test Cricket?
Highest Batting Average - 99.94
When was the Safe Sport initiative in New Zealand started?
July 2022
In 1995 New Zealand played Japan at the world cup in South Africa, what was the score?
NZ: 145 - 17: JPN
In episode 1,887 of Sesame Street Big Bird got in the way of Donna practicing her basketball skills. What year did this Episode air?
1984
In what year did Matthew Ridge & Sally Ridge divorce?
2002
The first games of cricket were played in the 16th Century - When were the official rules first written down & agreed too?
1728 - By Alan Brodick & The Duke of Richmond
RideSafe is ACC's Motorcycle awareness & help campaign, what is the one for ensuring safety in sports?
ACC SportSmart
In 1891 South Africa played their first ever international Rugby match - What colour were their uniforms?
Dark Blue
China hosted the 2008 Summer Olympics & had 5 Mascots: Beibei, Jingjing, Huanhuan, Yingying & Nini.
What bird was Nini?
Swallow