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Rugby Union or Rugby League?

Try to guess whether these statements apply to Rugby League, Rugby Union, both or neither
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1. The first World Cup took place in 1954?
Rugby League
Rugby Union
The first rugby union world cup was in 1987
2. The scoring of a try is worth five points?
Rugby League
Rugby Union
Both
Neither
In Rugby League a try is worth four points
3. The current men's World Champions are New Zealand?
Rugby League
Rugby Union
Both
Neither
The current men's World Champions are Australia in RL and South Africa in RU.
4. A scrum is used as a form of restart?
Rugby League
Rugby Union
Both
Neither
5. Players wear protective hard helmets?
Rugby League
Rugby Union
Both
Neither
Concussion is currently a major concern, particularly in Rugby Union
6. Prominent English teams include Warrington Wolves, Wakefield Trinity and Wigan Warriors?
Rugby League
Rugby Union
7. The standard match duration is 80 minutes?
Rugby League
Rugby Union
Both
Neither
8. Play is started with a drop-kick from the centre spot?
Rugby League
Rugby Union
Both
Neither
In Rugby League play commences with a place-kick
9. Normally matches are thirteen-a-side?
Rugby League
Rugby Union
Both
Neither
Rugby Union is fifteen-a-side
10. The first international match was in 1871 when Scotland beat England?
Rugby League
Rugby Union
The first Rugby League international was in 1904 between England and an 'Other Nationalities' team.
11. The New Zealand national team perform a Haka before the match?
Rugby League
Rugby Union
Both
Neither
12. The USA and Canada have both appeared at men's World Cups?
Rugby League
Rugby Union
Both
Neither
The USA took part in the 2013 men's RL World Cup
13. The Irish national team comprises players from both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland?
Rugby League
Rugby Union
Both
Neither
14. Australia and New Zealand compete annually for the Bledisloe Cup?
Rugby League
Rugby Union
Both
Neither
15. Playing positions include full-back, hooker and blind-side flanker?
Rugby League
Rugby Union
Both
Neither
There are no blind-side flankers in RL
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Level 44
Oct 1, 2022
The hard helmets one is a bit vague