Thursday 30 June 2022

Sports Quiz - Podcast Episode

 As I have done a few times in the past, please see a 15 question Sport quiz below that is taken from an episode of the Podcast. The questions lean on the side of "current affairs" in this particular round but hopefully there is something in there you will enjoy!

Episode 248 - Sport

 

1

In 2022, which New Zealander was appointed as head coach of the England Men’s Cricket Test Team?

Brendon McCullum

2

….and which Australian was appointed as the head coach of the England’s Men’s limited over team?

Matthew Mott

3

By winning the men’s Road Race at the 2020 Olympics, which cyclist became the first man to have Olympic Gold, and to have finished on the podium of all three Grand Tours?

Richard Carapaz

4

…and sticking with Cycling, which Australian cyclist won the 2022 Giro D Italia? This was his second win having won in 2020

Jai Hindley

5

Which Norwegian did Rafael Nadal defeat in the final of the 2022 Men’s French Open?

Casper Ruud

6

In May 2022, which English bowler took four wickets for just 13 runs in his first innings on his Test debut against New Zealand?

Matthew Potts

7

…and in the same test match, which spin bowler made his England debut as a concussion substitute for Jack Leach?

Matt Parkinson

8

Trained by Michael Stoute which horse won the 2022 Epsom Derby?

Desert Crown

9

What is the nickname of the Hampshire one day cricket team?

Hampshire Hawks

10

Which former Derby, Coventry and Everton midfielder is the current manager of the England’s Men’s Under 21 international football team?

Lee Carsley

11

The first LIV Golf event took place in June 2022 at which course in London?

Centurion Club

12

Which footballer is perhaps best remembered for missing a penalty in Wales decisive 1-1 draw with Romania in 1994 in which the Welsh team narrowly missed qualification for the World Cup?

Paul Bodin

13

Awarded and OBE in 1996, which Northern Irish Motorcyclist has won three hat tricks at the Isle of Mann TT in 1985, 1988 and 2000 and won a record 26 races n total? He has a curve named after him on the track

Joe Dunlop

 

14

Which team won the Rugby Women’s Premiership in 2022 with previous wins also in 2018 and 2019?

Saracens

15

Which French team defeated Leinster in the final to win the Men’s Rugby Union Champions Cup?

La Rochelle

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