Q 01/05

Which NRL club's nickname was chosen by co-founder Barry Maranta because he supported an NFL team?

A) Brisbane Broncos

B) Gold Coast Chargers

C) Newcastle Knights

D) Canterbury Bulldogs

Answer · why

A) Brisbane Broncos

The Brisbane Broncos took their name from the Denver Broncos, a choice The Australian newspaper described as 'mystifyingly American'.

Q 02/05

Which club beat Balmain in extra time in 1989 to become the first premiers from outside New South Wales?

A) Newcastle Knights

B) Parramatta Eels

C) Canberra Raiders

D) Gold Coast Giants

Answer · why

C) Canberra Raiders

The Canberra Raiders trailed 14–2 before Steve Jackson's extra-time try sealed a 19–14 win that many still rate as the greatest grand final ever playe...

Q 03/05

Which club's four straight premierships from 2021 were the first such streak in 58 years?

A) Manly Sea Eagles

B) Parramatta Eels

C) Penrith Panthers

D) Canterbury Bulldogs

Answer · why

C) Penrith Panthers

The Penrith Panthers' 2021–24 four-peat matched nothing seen since the 1960s, and the 2023 leg was won from 24–8 down with 18 minutes left.

Q 04/05

By what scoreline did Manly beat Melbourne in the 2008 grand final, setting a record margin for a decider?

A) 24–0

B) 32–6

C) 36–0

D) 40–0

Answer · why

D) 40–0

Manly's 40–0 win was the largest number of points ever scored against a team in a grand final, delivering the club's seventh premiership before 80,388...

Q 05/05

Which joint venture of Balmain and Western Suburbs won the premiership in its first ever finals series, in 2005?

A) Wests Tigers

B) Northern Eagles

C) Sydney Bulldogs

D) Western Reds

Answer · why

A) Wests Tigers

The Wests Tigers' 2005 title, sealed 30–16 after Benji Marshall's behind-the-back flick pass to Pat Richards, made them the first joint venture to win...