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How closely have you paid attention to this week’s sporting headlines?

1. Joe Schmidt announced his decision to step down as Ireland manager after the 2019 World Cup. But what year did he win his first Six Nations title?
2012
2013

2014
2015
2. Ballybrack FC reported the death of Spanish player Fernando Nuno La-Fuente to get a Leinster Senior Football League game against which opponents called off?
Arklow Town FC
Finglas United

St. Francis FC
Leixlip United FC
3. In what country will the twice-postponed Copa Libertadores final second leg between Argentine rivals River Plate and Boca Juniors be played?
Qatar
UAE

Paraguay
Spain
4. What GAA star's autobiography was named Bord Gáis Energy Sports Book of the Year?
Sean Cavanagh
Davy Fitzgerald

Rena Buckley
Cora Staunton
5. Kellie Harrington was crowned world champion last weekend, but what country was her final opponent from?
Thailand
Turkey

India
Brazil
6. Johnny Sexton became Ireland's second winner of World Rugby Player of the Year last Sunday. Who was the first?
Keith Wood
Brian O'Driscoll

Conor Murray
Paul O'Connell
7. Arsenal legend Sol Campbell was appointed manager of what League Two club?
Newport County
Macclesfield Town

Forest Green
Stevenage
8. What side ended the New Orleans Saints’ 10-game winning streak in the NFL on Thursday night?
Philadelphia Eagles
Washington

Dallas Cowboys
Los Angeles Rams
9. Who did Ireland lose 2-1 to in their Hockey World Cup opener today?
China
England

India
Australia
10. Robbie Keane confirmed his retirement from professional football this week. What club did he play underage with in Ireland before he moved to Wolves?
Crumlin United
Cherry Orchard

Shamrock Rovers
Tolka Rovers
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