THE NEW SEASON of European rugby is nearly upon us with Leinster, Munster and Ulster aiming for Champions Cup glory while Connacht will have their sights set on victory in the Challenge Cup.
With that in mind, what better time to test your knowledge of the Irish provinces’ illustrious history in European competition?
And, to give you some extra motivation, our friends in the Heineken Rugby Club have tickets to a provincial home game of your choice in this year’s European Rugby Champions Cup if you score 10/10. We’ll also have some goodies from The42 to give away to runners-up.
To enter, just share your result on Twitter or email it to competitions@the42.ie but, to claim a prize, you must be a member of Heineken Rugby Club. Sign up for free here.
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Good luck!
1. Which Irish province was the only one to emerge from their pool in the very first Heineken Cup in 1995?
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Connacht
Leinster
Munster
Ulster
2. In what year did Ulster become the first Irish winners of the Heineken Cup?
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1995
1997
1999
2001
3. How many games did Connacht win during their first Heineken Cup campaign in the 2011/12 season?
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Zero
One
Three
Six
4. Which French side did Munster beat to win their first Heineken Cup title in 2006?
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Toulouse
Biarritz
Castres
Clermont Auvergne
5. In which Scottish stadium did Leinster win their first Heineken Cup crown in 2009?
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Easter Road
Scotstoun
Hampden Park
Murrayfield
6. Which of these Leinster players finished the 2005/6 Heineken Cup campaign as top points scorer?
INPHO
Felipe Contepomi
Will Green
Keith Gleeson
David Holwell
7. Ulster lost the 2012 Heineken Cup final to which side?
INPHO
Leinster
Leicester
Toulouse
Munster
8. Which team did Connacht not beat at the Sportsground in last season's Champions Cup?
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Wasps
Racing 92
Toulouse
Zebre
9. Who scored their only try as Munster claimed a second Heineken Cup title in 2008?
INPHO
Lifeimi Mafi
Ian Dowling
Denis Leamy
John Hayes
10. Which Irish province has the most European Cup finals appearances with four?
INPHO
Connacht
Leinster
Munster
Ulster
Answer all the questions to see your result!
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Don't forgot, in order to be in with a chance of winning a pair of tickets to a home provincial European Cup game of your choice you must share your result via Twitter or email competitions@the42.ie and you must be a member of Heineken Rugby Club If you don't win this time, don't worry, with thanks to Heineken Rugby Club, we're giving away an even bigger prize of a trip to the final in a Facebook Live Quiz on our Facebook page.
Unlucky. Remember you need to score 10/10 and must be a member of Heineken Rugby Club to be in with a chance of winning a pair of tickets to a home provincial European Cup game of your choice. If you don't win, don't worry, with thanks to Heineken Rugby Club, we're giving away an even bigger prize of a trip to the final final in a Facebook Live Quiz on our Facebook page.
In association with Heineken Rugby Club we’ve hosted a Facebook Live Quiz where you and three mates could win a trip to Bilbao alongside Stephen Ferris for the final of the Champions Cup. To win this money can’t buy prize, you must be a member of Heineken Rugby Club. Drink Heineken Responsibly.
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Win Champions Cup Tickets By Getting 10/10 in this Irish Provinces In Europe Quiz
THE NEW SEASON of European rugby is nearly upon us with Leinster, Munster and Ulster aiming for Champions Cup glory while Connacht will have their sights set on victory in the Challenge Cup.
With that in mind, what better time to test your knowledge of the Irish provinces’ illustrious history in European competition?
And, to give you some extra motivation, our friends in the Heineken Rugby Club have tickets to a provincial home game of your choice in this year’s European Rugby Champions Cup if you score 10/10. We’ll also have some goodies from The42 to give away to runners-up.
To enter, just share your result on Twitter or email it to competitions@the42.ie but, to claim a prize, you must be a member of Heineken Rugby Club. Sign up for free here.
Good luck!
In association with Heineken Rugby Club we’ve hosted a Facebook Live Quiz where you and three mates could win a trip to Bilbao alongside Stephen Ferris for the final of the Champions Cup. To win this money can’t buy prize, you must be a member of Heineken Rugby Club. Drink Heineken Responsibly.
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