It’s exactly one month since the World Cup ended. Here are 30 questions to test the little grey cells. You may award yourself bonus points for “relevant” extra details!
1. The first two tries of the opening match were scored by English players. Who scored the third?
2. In which city did the Black Ferns stay at the start of the tournament?
3. Against which side did Julia Schell score six tries?
4. Which two sides played out a draw?
5. Who scored a try for Brazil v France?
6. Which South African player scored a hat-trick?
7. Who was the youngest team captain?
8. Which of these head coaches announced a decision to retire from post? Sean Lynn (Wales). Scott Bemand (Ireland), Lesley McKenzie (Japan), Allan Bunting (NZ).
9. Both John Mitchell and Kevin Rouet had their contracts extended. Till when?
10. Which nation appeared in their first World Cup?
11. Axelle Berthoumieu had her suspension reduced from how many games to how many?
12. In how many games did Hollie Davidson officiate?
13. Which squad stayed in Kettering?
14. The official capacity of Twickenham Stadium is 82,000. How many places were left empty for the final?
15. Which ground hosted the most matches?
16. Against which nation did Emily Scarratt appear?
17. Name three royal personages to attend matches.
18. Which match did Mark Carney, the Canadian Prime Minister, attend?
19. Which Welsh player appeared at her 4th RWC?
20. Sophie de Goede was named World Player of the Year. Who were the other two nominees?
21. How many tries did Braxton Sorensen-McGee score?
22. Against which team did Ellie Kildunne use her thigh to set up a try for Jess Breach?
23. Who were the two players to score hat-tricks for Italy v Brazil?
24. Against which team did Harmony Vatau score a penalty?
25. Which of these teams had a head coach of the same nationality: Australia, Brazil, England, Wales?
26. Who refereed the first match of the tournament?
27. Who was Japan’s captain?
28. Who refereed the bronze medal match?
29. Which cathedral figured pre-tournament?
30. Who scored the last try of the tournament?
