PowerPin Rugby #24 answers
Tuesday, 3 November 2026
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Where did Japan stun South Africa 34–32 at the 2015 World Cup?
Answer: Brighton Community Stadium (Falmer)
Japan turned down a kick at goal for a draw in the final minute and Karne Hesketh scored in the corner. It is often called the biggest upset in rugby history.
Where did Fiji beat Australia 22–15 at the 2023 World Cup, their first win over the Wallabies in decades?
Answer: Saint-Étienne (Stade Geoffroy-Guichard)
The ground is best known as the home of AS Saint-Étienne football club.
Where is Japan's first dedicated rugby stadium, home of the national schools tournament?
Answer: Hanazono Rugby Stadium, Higashiōsaka
It opened in 1929. Reaching Hanazono is the dream of every high-school team in Japan, much like Koshien is for baseball.
In which city did the 2025 Women's World Cup kick off, with England playing the USA?
Answer: Sunderland (Stadium of Light)
The tournament opened in the north-east of England rather than London, part of a plan to take the women's game around the country.
Section Paloise play in which town at the foot of the Pyrenees?
Answer: Pau
Pau won the European Challenge Cup in 2000. The town was an early base for British visitors, who helped bring sports like rugby and golf.