Women's Rugby World Cup

Test your knowledge of the history, records, players, and highlights of the premier international competition in women’s rugby union. Since its first edition in 1991, the Women’s Rugby World Cup has grown in prestige and popularity, showcasing incredible athletes and unforgettable moments. Whether you’re a passionate fan or a curious newcomer, this set of 50 trivia questions will challenge you across easy, medium, and difficult levels.

1. In what year was the first Women’s Rugby World Cup held?
2. Which country hosted the inaugural tournament?
3. Which team won the very first Women’s Rugby World Cup?
4. How often is the Women’s Rugby World Cup held?
5. Which nation has won the most Women’s Rugby World Cup titles?
6. What is the nickname of New Zealand’s women’s rugby team?
7. Which year did the Women’s Rugby World Cup first receive official recognition from World Rugby?
8. Who won the 2014 Women’s Rugby World Cup?
9. Which city hosted the 2017 Women’s Rugby World Cup final?
10. In the 1998 tournament, which country was the host?
11. Which country won the 2017 edition of the Women’s Rugby World Cup?
12. What color medal is awarded to the runners-up in the tournament?
13. Which European nation has reached the most finals other than England?
14. In which year did England last win the Women’s Rugby World Cup?
15. True or False: The Women’s Rugby World Cup was initially self-funded by its organizers.
16. Who scored the decisive try for New Zealand in the 2010 final against England?
17. Which northern hemisphere country has been runner-up the most times?
18. In 2021 (played in 2022 due to COVID-19), where was the Women’s Rugby World Cup hosted?
19. How many teams participated in the 1991 tournament?
20. Which year marked the first time 12 teams competed in the tournament?
21. Who was the top try scorer in the 2014 Women’s Rugby World Cup?
22. What was unique about the 2002 tournament in Spain?
23. Which team ended New Zealand’s 30-match winning streak in World Cups in 2014?
24. Who captained England in their victorious 2014 campaign?
25. Which broadcaster first televised the Women’s Rugby World Cup final live in the UK?
26. What was the highest attendance recorded for a Women’s Rugby World Cup final up to 2017?
27. Which Pacific Island nation competed in the 2017 edition?
28. In the 2006 tournament, which country finished third?
29. Who holds the record for the most appearances in Women’s Rugby World Cup tournaments?
30. Which World Cup final was decided by the smallest winning margin?
31. What is the official trophy awarded to the winning team called?
32. Who scored the winning points in the 2022 final between New Zealand and England?
33. In 2017, who was named the World Rugby Women’s 15s Player of the Year after the tournament?
34. Which country made its debut in the Women’s Rugby World Cup in 2022?
35. Which Asian team has regularly participated in the tournament since the early years?
36. How many tries were scored in total during the 1991 Women’s Rugby World Cup?
37. Which team hosted but did not participate in the 1998 tournament?
38. Who was the youngest player ever to appear in a Women’s Rugby World Cup final?
39. In which tournament was the “Black Ferns haka” first performed at the World Cup?
40. Which referee officiated the 2017 Women’s Rugby World Cup final?
41. How many points did New Zealand score in the highest-scoring Women’s Rugby World Cup final to date?
42. What was significant about the 1994 final between England and the USA?
43. Which player kicked the winning penalty in the 2006 semifinal between New Zealand and France?
44. Which year saw the introduction of bonus points in the pool stage of the Women’s Rugby World Cup?
45. Who scored the fastest try in a Women’s Rugby World Cup final?
46. Which African nation made its tournament debut in 2006?
47. Which player was the top overall points scorer in the 2022 tournament?
48. What was the final score of the 2022 Women’s Rugby World Cup final between New Zealand and England?
49. Which country was supposed to host the 2025 edition?
50. Which team has appeared in every Women’s Rugby World Cup since its inception?

Answers

1. 1991
2. Wales
3. United States
4. Every four years
5. New Zealand
6. Black Ferns
7. 1998
8. England
9. Belfast, Northern Ireland
10. Netherlands
11. New Zealand
12. Silver
13. France
14. 2014
15. True
16. Carla Hohepa
17. England
18. New Zealand
19. 12
20. 2002
21. Magali Harvey (Canada)
22. It was the first tournament officially sanctioned by World Rugby
23. Ireland
24. Katy McLean
25. Sky Sports
26. Around 17,115 (2017 final in Belfast)
27. Fiji
28. France
29. Anna Richards (New Zealand)
30. 2017 final (New Zealand 41–32 England, 9 points)
31. The Rugby World Cup trophy (officially the same Webb Ellis Cup design as men’s, but with unique inscription)
32. Ruahei Demant and Ayesha Leti-I’iga’s tries sealed it
33. Portia Woodman
34. Fiji
35. Japan
36. 180 tries
37. Netherlands (hosted but did not field a team)
38. Emily Scarratt (England, 2006)
39. 1998
40. Joy Neville (Ireland)
41. 41 points (New Zealand in 2017 final)
42. It was the first Women’s Rugby World Cup final broadcast on television
43. Amiria Rule
44. 2002
45. Selica Winiata (2017 final, under two minutes)
46. South Africa
47. Emily Scarratt (England)
48. 34–31 (New Zealand won)
49. England
50. England