PowerPin Rugby #5 answers
Thursday, 15 October 2026
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Which New Zealand stadium is nicknamed 'the Cake Tin'?
Answer: Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington
It opened in 2000 on old railway land next to the harbour, replacing the windswept Athletic Park.
Where, legend says, did William Webb Ellis first pick up the ball and run in 1823?
Answer: Rugby School, Rugby
The story first appeared in 1876, four years after Webb Ellis died, and historians doubt it. The World Cup is named after him anyway.
Which English ground is famous for a terrace called 'The Shed'?
Answer: Kingsholm, Gloucester
The Shed is a covered standing terrace along one side of the pitch, known for its noise.
Where did La Rochelle win their first European Cup, in 2022?
Answer: Stade Vélodrome, Marseille
They beat Leinster 24–21 with a last-minute try from Arthur Retière.
Where was South Africa's first ever World Sevens Series tournament held, in 1999?
Answer: Stellenbosch
It was the series' first season. The event then moved to Durban, George, Port Elizabeth and Cape Town.