Rugby

22 Grade 9 Creative Arts & Sports questions on Rugby, with worked marking schemes. 22 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   6 marks

   During a rugby lesson, a coach teaches learners how to pass the ball correctly.

   (a) State the rule that governs the direction of passing in rugby. (2 marks)

   (b) Explain TWO safety measures learners should observe when tackling. (4 marks)

   (6 marks)

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   (a) The ball must be passed sideways or backwards (never forwards); a forward pass is illegal (2 mks). (b) Any 2, 2 mks each: tackle below the shoulders/around the legs or waist to avoid dangerous high tackles; wrap the arms around the player and do not use the shoulder alone; keep the head to the side/behind to protect the neck; do not tackle a player without the ball.

2. Question 2

   1 mark

   How many points are awarded for a try in rugby union?

   A. 2

   B. 7

   C. 5

   D. 3

   (1 mark)

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3. Question 3

   1 mark

   In rugby, a legal tackle must be made:

   A. Above the head

   B. From behind only

   C. Below the shoulders

   D. On a player without the ball

   (1 mark)

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4. Question 4

   6 marks

   During an inter-school games day, the Grade 9 rugby team is preparing for a sevens tournament and the teacher reminds them of the rules and key skills of the game.

   (a) State the number of players that make up a team in rugby sevens. (1 mark)

   (b) Explain TWO ways through which a team can legally score points in rugby, stating the value of each. (4 marks)

   (c) Identify ONE foul play that would make the referee award a penalty to the opposing team. (1 mark)

   (6 marks)

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   (a) Rugby sevens is played by 7 players per team on the field. (b) Ways of scoring: (i) A try - awarded when a player grounds the ball over the opponents' goal line in the in-goal area, worth 5 points. (ii) A conversion - a kick at goal taken after a try; if the ball passes over the crossbar and between the posts it earns 2 points. (Other acceptable answers: a penalty kick or a drop goal each earns 3 points.) (c) Any one foul play, e.g. a forward pass (throwing the ball forward to a teammate), a knock-on, tackling a player above the shoulders (high/dangerous tackle), offside play, or not releasing the ball after a tackle.

5. Question 5

   1 mark

   A kick taken to restart play after a try has been scored, aimed between the posts, is called a:

   A. Drop goal

   B. Penalty kick

   C. Conversion

   D. Grubber kick

   (1 mark)

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6. Question 6

   1 mark

   In rugby, a player scores by grounding the ball in the opponents' in-goal area. What is this score called, and how many points is it worth in rugby union?

   A. A goal, worth 3 points

   B. A try, worth 5 points

   C. A touchdown, worth 6 points

   D. A conversion, worth 2 points

   (1 mark)

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7. Question 7

   6 marks

   Explain THREE health and fitness benefits a learner gains from regularly playing rugby. (6 marks)

   (6 marks)

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   Any 3, 2 mks each (1 mk point + 1 mk explanation): builds muscular strength and endurance; improves cardiovascular/heart fitness through running; develops speed and agility; enhances teamwork and cooperation; improves coordination and balance; relieves stress and improves mental health; develops discipline and self-control.

8. Question 8

   1 mark

   During an inter-school rugby match, a player throws the ball to a team-mate who is standing closer to the opponents' goal line. The referee immediately blows the whistle and awards a scrum. Which offence did the player commit?

   A. Knock-on

   B. Forward pass

   C. Offside

   D. High tackle

   (1 mark)

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9. Question 9

   1 mark

   In rugby, after a player is tackled and a contest for the ball forms with players from both teams binding and pushing over the ball on the ground, this phase of play is called a:

   A. Scrum

   B. Lineout

   C. Ruck

   D. Maul

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10. Question 10

    1 mark

    A situation where one or more players from each team, on their feet, close in contact and compete for the ball on the ground is called a:

    A. Lineout

    B. Ruck

    C. Scrum

    D. Conversion

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11. Question 11

    1 mark

    During a match, a player passes the ball forward towards the opponents' goal line. The referee will award the other team a:

    A. Penalty try

    B. Lineout

    C. Scrum

    D. Drop goal

    (1 mark)

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12. Question 12

    1 mark

    During an inter-school rugby sevens match, a Grade 9 player passes the ball forward to a teammate who then scores. The referee disallows the try. Which rule did the player break?

    A. Offside rule

    B. Forward pass rule

    C. Knock-on rule

    D. Foot-up rule

    (1 mark)

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13. Question 13

    1 mark

    In rugby, a try is scored when a player grounds the ball:

    A. Between the goal posts above the crossbar

    B. In the centre of the pitch

    C. Inside the 22-metre line

    D. In the opponents' in-goal area

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14. Question 14

    1 mark

    The main aim of the game of rugby is to:

    A. Keep possession for the whole match

    B. Avoid physical contact

    C. Score more points than the opponent

    D. Kick the ball out of play

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15. Question 15

    1 mark

    How many players are on the pitch per team in rugby sevens?

    A. 15

    B. 13

    C. 11

    D. 7

    (1 mark)

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16. Question 16

    4 marks

    State FOUR ways of scoring points in a game of rugby union and the number of points awarded for each. (4 marks)

    (4 marks)

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    1 mk each: Try = 5 points; Conversion = 2 points; Penalty kick (at goal) = 3 points; Drop goal = 3 points.

17. Question 17

    1 mark

    How many points are awarded for a successful penalty kick at goal in rugby union?

    A. 2

    B. 1

    C. 3

    D. 5

    (1 mark)

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18. Question 18

    1 mark

    When the ball goes out of play over the touchline, play is usually restarted with a:

    A. Kick-off

    B. Scrum

    C. Lineout

    D. Penalty

    (1 mark)

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19. Question 19

    1 mark

    Kenya's national rugby sevens team is popularly known as:

    A. Harambee Stars

    B. Kenya Sevens (Shujaa)

    C. Kenya Simbas

    D. Malkia Strikers

    (1 mark)

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20. Question 20

    5 marks

    A Grade 9 team is preparing for an inter-school rugby tournament.

    (a) Identify THREE items of protective equipment players may use. (3 marks)

    (b) State TWO roles of the team captain during a match. (2 marks)

    (5 marks)

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    (a) Any 3, 1 mk each: mouth guard/gum shield, scrum cap/head guard, shin guards, shoulder pads, studded boots. (b) Any 2, 1 mk each: leads and motivates the team; communicates with the referee/makes decisions (e.g. accepting penalties); organises team formation/strategy on the pitch.

21. Question 21

    1 mark

    The method of restarting play where forwards from both teams bind together and push for the ball is called a:

    A. Ruck

    B. Maul

    C. Lineout

    D. Scrum

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22. Question 22

    6 marks

    During an inter-school games day, your school's Grade 9 team is playing a rugby match. The referee makes several decisions that some players do not understand.

    (a) Explain TWO situations in which a referee awards a scrum during a game of rugby. (2 marks)

    (b) The team scores points in different ways during the match. State the number of points awarded for EACH of the following:

    (i) a try

    (ii) a conversion

    (iii) a penalty kick (3 marks)

    (c) Identify ONE foul play that would make the referee award a penalty against your team. (1 mark)

    (6 marks)

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    (a) A scrum is awarded: (i) following a forward pass / throw-forward (throwing or passing the ball forward towards the opponents' goal line); (ii) following a knock-on (the ball is knocked forward off the hand or arm and touches the ground or another player before being recaught). (Any 2 = 2 marks) (b) (i) a try = 5 points; (ii) a conversion = 2 points; (iii) a penalty kick = 3 points. (3 marks) (c) Any one foul play, e.g. a high tackle (tackling above the shoulders), tackling a player without the ball, offside play, or dangerous tackling. (1 mark)

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