Six Nations Quiz – Learn more about the famous faces you can book today
As we enter the New Year and Christmas begins to feel like a distant memory, the shorter days and colder weather of January can only mean one thing – the Guinness Six Nations is fast approaching.
Being at the heart of the rugby season, we’re not alone in turning our attention to the upcoming competition, as players and fans get ready for it to start at the beginning of February. From drop goals to last minute tries, the thrills and excitement of past tournaments, live long in the memories of supporters. We’ve created a quiz to test your knowledge of some of the former Six Nations internationals and legends, who are available to book today.
Which rugby coach went on to become the Elite Performance Director of the British Olympic Association, and helped London win the 2012 Olympic bid?
Martin Johnson CBE
Former team
Sir Clive Woodward
Former team
Dean Richards
Former team
Incorrect Answer!
Sir Clive Woodward is a former rugby international and coach who is regarded as one of the greatest coaches in English history. Spending seven years as England’s manager, he guided the team to the 2003 victories of both the World Cup and Six Nations Grand Slam.
Since his retirement, he has also worked as a Performance Director for Southampton Football Club and founded Hive Learning – a digital practice which helps businesses learn together. Clive now works as a popular keynote speaker on the circuit, specialising in rugby, leadership, teamwork, and motivation.
With experience of being both a player and a coach, Clive has exceptional knowledge of the tournament, and can relate to the mindsets of all involved. He can offer his predictions and insights for the competition, including likely tactics and outcomes.
Correct Answer!
Sir Clive Woodward is a former rugby international and coach who is regarded as one of the greatest coaches in English history. Spending seven years as England’s manager, he guided the team to the 2003 victories of both the World Cup and Six Nations Grand Slam.
Since his retirement, he has also worked as a Performance Director for Southampton Football Club and founded Hive Learning – a digital practice which helps businesses learn together. Clive now works as a popular keynote speaker on the circuit, specialising in rugby, leadership, teamwork, and motivation.
With experience of being both a player and a coach, Clive has exceptional knowledge of the tournament, and can relate to the mindsets of all involved. He can offer his predictions and insights for the competition, including likely tactics and outcomes.
Following his retirement in 2011, which former international moved to Japan the following year to play for Mitsubishi, spending three years as a player-coach?
Mike Tindall MBE
Former team
Shane Williams MBE
Former team
Ben Cohen MBE
Former team
Incorrect Answer!
Shane Williams is regarded as one of the greatest Welsh rugby players of all time. His hugely successful career saw him play 87 times for his country and score 290 points. He was inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame in 2016.
Despite being told at a young age he was too small to play rugby, Shane excelled and was a crucial member of the Welsh team who won the Six Nations Grand Slam in 2005.
Shane is now able to compare the different rugby styles he’s experienced in both the UK and Asia. He speaks about what it was like to represent his country and play at the elite level of international rugby, and the ups and downs he faced during his incredible career.
Correct Answer!
Shane Williams is regarded as one of the greatest Welsh rugby players of all time. His hugely successful career saw him play 87 times for his country and score 290 points. He was inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame in 2016.
Despite being told at a young age he was too small to play rugby, Shane excelled and was a crucial member of the Welsh team who won the Six Nations Grand Slam in 2005.
Shane is now able to compare the different rugby styles he’s experienced in both the UK and Asia. He speaks about what it was like to represent his country and play at the elite level of international rugby, and the ups and downs he faced during his incredible career.
Who made their Rugby World Cup debut in 2007?
Nigel Owens MBE
Former team
James Haskell
Former team
Shane Williams MBE
Former team
Incorrect Answer!
Nigel Owens is one of the world’s most famous rugby union referees. He has officiated some of the biggest matches in the world, including the 2015 Rugby World Cup final between Australia and New Zealand.
He made his European debut at a Challenge Cup match between London Irish and Piacenza in 2001. He quickly rose through the refereeing ranks with a career that spanned almost 20 years. Nigel won the World Rugby Referee Award in 2015 and is known for his strict but fair style, gaining respect from both players and fans.
Nigel’s personal life made headlines in 2007 when he publicly came out as gay. Additional to his rugby career, he also discusses his struggles with sexuality in a raw and honest style. Nigel was named ‘Gay Personality of the Decade’ by Stonewall and is now a popular TV personality on Welsh TV, presenting a number of primetime shows. He has also worked as a pundit and continues to officiate in the Pro14 and at club level in Wales.
Correct Answer!
Nigel Owens is one of the world’s most famous rugby union referees. He has officiated some of the biggest matches in the world, including the 2015 Rugby World Cup final between Australia and New Zealand.
He made his European debut at a Challenge Cup match between London Irish and Piacenza in 2001. He quickly rose through the refereeing ranks with a career that spanned almost 20 years. Nigel won the World Rugby Referee Award in 2015 and is known for his strict but fair style, gaining respect from both players and fans.
Nigel’s personal life made headlines in 2007 when he publicly came out as gay. Additional to his rugby career, he also discusses his struggles with sexuality in a raw and honest style. Nigel was named ‘Gay Personality of the Decade’ by Stonewall and is now a popular TV personality on Welsh TV, presenting a number of primetime shows. He has also worked as a pundit and continues to officiate in the Pro14 and at club level in Wales.
Alongside James Haskell, which other fellow former international launched the podcast The Good, The Bad & The Rugby?
Lawrence Dallaglio OBE
Former team
Ben Cohen MBE
Former team
Mike Tindall MBE
Former team
Incorrect Answer!
Mike Tindall spent over 17 years playing professional rugby, and 11 years playing international rugby. He played 75 times for England and was a part of the team who won England’s first-ever Rugby World Cup in 2003, and their Six Nations Grand Slam in the same year.
He made his international debut for England in 2000, in a Six Nations clash against Ireland. Mike retired in 2011 having played in 11 Six Nations Championships and two World Cups. He went onto work as an ambassador for several charities, including Right to Play which helps to educate and empower children worldwide through the sport. Mike additionally launched The Good, The Bad & The Rugby alongside fellow England international, James Haskell, and broadcaster, Alex Payne.
With an extensive and successful rugby career, Mike is one of the most popular speakers in the industry. Having played in 11 Six Nations Championships, his knowledge of the tournament, teams and tactics is second-to-none.
Correct Answer!
Mike Tindall spent over 17 years playing professional rugby, and 11 years playing international rugby. He played 75 times for England and was a part of the team who won England’s first-ever Rugby World Cup in 2003, and their Six Nations Grand Slam in the same year.
He made his international debut for England in 2000, in a Six Nations clash against Ireland. Mike retired in 2011 having played in 11 Six Nations Championships and two World Cups. He went onto work as an ambassador for several charities, including Right to Play which helps to educate and empower children worldwide through the sport. Mike additionally launched The Good, The Bad & The Rugby alongside fellow England international, James Haskell, and broadcaster, Alex Payne.
With an extensive and successful rugby career, Mike is one of the most popular speakers in the industry. Having played in 11 Six Nations Championships, his knowledge of the tournament, teams and tactics is second-to-none.
Which former international Rugby player became the all-time top Six Nations try scorer and was named Six Nations player of the Year on three occasions?
Shane Williams MBE
Former team
Brian O’Driscoll
Former team
Will Greenwood MBE
Former team
Incorrect Answer!
Brian O’Driscoll is a former Ireland and British & Irish Lions captain who played over 100 games for his country and led them to the 2009 Six Nations Grand Slam. He made his international debut in 1999, and a year later scored a hattrick in a Six Nations win over France – Ireland’s first victory in Paris since the 1970’s.
Brian was from a family of rugby heroes, with his father having played two matches for his country, and two of his cousins also being Ireland internationals. He was made the country’s captain on a permanent basis in 2003, and under his leadership, the team won two Six Nations titles, including their first Grand Slam in 61 years.
He was inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame in 2016 and since his retirement in 2014, has become a popular TV pundit, working for BT Sport and ITV on some of the sport’s biggest matches. When booked, Brain can talk his career in detail, as well as sharing key insight on current matches.
Correct Answer!
Brian O’Driscoll is a former Ireland and British & Irish Lions captain who played over 100 games for his country and led them to the 2009 Six Nations Grand Slam. He made his international debut in 1999, and a year later scored a hattrick in a Six Nations win over France – Ireland’s first victory in Paris since the 1970’s.
Brian was from a family of rugby heroes, with his father having played two matches for his country, and two of his cousins also being Ireland internationals. He was made the country’s captain on a permanent basis in 2003, and under his leadership, the team won two Six Nations titles, including their first Grand Slam in 61 years.
He was inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame in 2016 and since his retirement in 2014, has become a popular TV pundit, working for BT Sport and ITV on some of the sport’s biggest matches. When booked, Brain can talk his career in detail, as well as sharing key insight on current matches.
Who was the captain of the England team when they won both the Rugby World Cup and Six Nations Grand Slam in 2003?
Martin Johnson CBE
Former team
Mike Tindall MBE
Former team
Ben Cohen MBE
Former team
Incorrect Answer!
Martin Johnson is undoubtedly one of the greatest rugby sporting leaders of all time. He captained England to their historic 20-17 win over Australia in the 2003 World Cup Final, and the Six Nations Grand Slam in the same year. He was also the first player to captain the Lions on two occasions, including their victorious tour to South Africa.
Since making his international debut, Martin played 84 times for the England national team, and was captain for 39 matches. He also played 362 games for his only senior club team, Leicester Tigers, and is regarded as one of England’s greatest players of all time.
A legend for both club and country, Martin Johnson can relive and share his greatest career moments. An expert on high-performance teams and driving success, he is one of the most popular rugby speakers on the circuit.
Correct Answer!
Martin Johnson is undoubtedly one of the greatest rugby sporting leaders of all time. He captained England to their historic 20-17 win over Australia in the 2003 World Cup Final, and the Six Nations Grand Slam in the same year. He was also the first player to captain the Lions on two occasions, including their victorious tour to South Africa.
Since making his international debut, Martin played 84 times for the England national team, and was captain for 39 matches. He also played 362 games for his only senior club team, Leicester Tigers, and is regarded as one of England’s greatest players of all time.
A legend for both club and country, Martin Johnson can relive and share his greatest career moments. An expert on high-performance teams and driving success, he is one of the most popular rugby speakers on the circuit.
Who was the first-ever black player to captain the England Rugby Union team?
Ugo Monye
Former team
Jason Robinson OBE
Former team
Jeremy Guscott
Former team
Incorrect Answer!
Jason Robinson is a former international who represented his country in both codes of the game – league and union. Jason began his career as a league player, making his debut as a teenager in 1991. He was a part of the team who won seven league titles and five Challenge Cups and played 12 times for Great Britain and seven times for England.
In 2000, he moved to rugby union and played every game for England throughout their victorious 2003 World Cup win. He retired from professional rugby in 2007, after over 15 years in the sport and has since worked as a coach at the grassroots level for the RFL; and as head coach for former club, Sale Sharks, for the 2009/10 season. In 2021, he re-joined Sale Sharks as a non-executive director.
As one of the most unique rugby speakers who has experienced both formats of the sport, he can discuss the differences and what it was like throughout his career in each.
Correct Answer!
Jason Robinson is a former international who represented his country in both codes of the game – league and union. Jason began his career as a league player, making his debut as a teenager in 1991. He was a part of the team who won seven league titles and five Challenge Cups and played 12 times for Great Britain and seven times for England.
In 2000, he moved to rugby union and played every game for England throughout their victorious 2003 World Cup win. He retired from professional rugby in 2007, after over 15 years in the sport and has since worked as a coach at the grassroots level for the RFL; and as head coach for former club, Sale Sharks, for the 2009/10 season. In 2021, he re-joined Sale Sharks as a non-executive director.
As one of the most unique rugby speakers who has experienced both formats of the sport, he can discuss the differences and what it was like throughout his career in each.
Who was the first-ever Rugby player to participate in ITV’s I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! show?
Mike Tindall MBE
Former team
Sam Warburton OBE
Former team
James Haskell
Former team
Incorrect Answer!
James Haskell is a former international who played 77 times for his country, as well as for the British & Irish Lions. He made his international debut in 2007 and went onto represent his country in some of the sport’s biggest matches, including the Rugby World Cup and Six Nations.
Since his retirement in 2019, he has become a popular TV personality, rugby pundit and speaker. He has appeared on a variety of primetime shows and has launched rugby podcast The Good, The Bad & The Rugby with former international Mike Tindall and broadcaster, Alex Payne.
Having only retired from the sport four years ago, James is very much in touch with his understanding of modern-day rugby and how the game has evolved over the years.
Correct Answer!
James Haskell is a former international who played 77 times for his country, as well as for the British & Irish Lions. He made his international debut in 2007 and went onto represent his country in some of the sport’s biggest matches, including the Rugby World Cup and Six Nations.
Since his retirement in 2019, he has become a popular TV personality, rugby pundit and speaker. He has appeared on a variety of primetime shows and has launched rugby podcast The Good, The Bad & The Rugby with former international Mike Tindall and broadcaster, Alex Payne.
Having only retired from the sport four years ago, James is very much in touch with his understanding of modern-day rugby and how the game has evolved over the years.
Who won the first-ever World Rugby Player of the Year award in 2001?
Keith Wood
Former team
Zinzan Brooke
Former team
Jeremy Guscott
Former team
Incorrect Answer!
Keith Wood is a former Irish international who represented his country 58 times and the British & Irish Lions five times. He is regarded as one of the best hookers of his generation.
Keith made his international debut in 1994 and became famous for his strength and leadership qualities. He scored 15 international tries, which was a record for a hooker at the time of his retirement. In the 1999 Rugby World Cup, he scored four tries in one match against the USA.
Since retiring from professional sport in 2003, Keith has worked as a popular rugby pundit for the BBC and Daily Telegraph, providing his opinions and expertise. He has recently been inducted into the International Rugby Hall of Fame and the IRB Hall of Fame, recognising his talent on the field.
Correct Answer!
Keith Wood is a former Irish international who represented his country 58 times and the British & Irish Lions five times. He is regarded as one of the best hookers of his generation.
Keith made his international debut in 1994 and became famous for his strength and leadership qualities. He scored 15 international tries, which was a record for a hooker at the time of his retirement. In the 1999 Rugby World Cup, he scored four tries in one match against the USA.
Since retiring from professional sport in 2003, Keith has worked as a popular rugby pundit for the BBC and Daily Telegraph, providing his opinions and expertise. He has recently been inducted into the International Rugby Hall of Fame and the IRB Hall of Fame, recognising his talent on the field.
In 1997, having never played for England, which former international was selected ahead of the then England captain, Phil de Glanville, for the British & Irish Lions tour of South Africa?
Will Carling OBE
Former team
Lawrence Dallaglio OBE
Former team
Will Greenwood MBE
Former team
Incorrect Answer!
Will Greenwood is a former world-class centre who excelled for both club and country throughout a career that lasted for over a decade.
Will made his international debut in 1997 which also became memorable as he swallowed his tongue and stopped breathing for several minutes. Will’s England debut came in the same year, and he was a key player for the country in 2003 – historically one of the greatest years in English rugby history. He helped them win the Six Nations Grand Slam and was integral in the World Cup campaign.
Since hanging up his boots, Will now works as one of the most popular and established speakers around. He discusses how to perform under pressure and uses his fascinating anecdotes to both motivate and engage audiences.
Correct Answer!
Will Greenwood is a former world-class centre who excelled for both club and country throughout a career that lasted for over a decade.
Will made his international debut in 1997 which also became memorable as he swallowed his tongue and stopped breathing for several minutes. Will’s England debut came in the same year, and he was a key player for the country in 2003 – historically one of the greatest years in English rugby history. He helped them win the Six Nations Grand Slam and was integral in the World Cup campaign.
Since hanging up his boots, Will now works as one of the most popular and established speakers around. He discusses how to perform under pressure and uses his fascinating anecdotes to both motivate and engage audiences.
Thank you for taking our quiz! We hope we have expanded your rugby knowledge and that you are now equally as excited as us for the 2023 Six Nations!
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