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12th Dec 2023

Anything over 15 would be an impressive score in this general knowledge sports quiz

Patrick McCarry

Much loved, and still as tough as they come.

Back in March 2020 – when the world seemed more uncertain and locked down – we started up the 12 o’clock sports quiz. The idea was to bring you a general knowledge sports quiz each day, at noon.

The premise was simple. As we wrote, almost four years ago:

‘Four categories, 20 questions, only one will succeed (unless more of you do). Across TV, geography, history and general knowledge, we’ll be putting your sporting credentials to the test every midday with a good old-fashioned pub quiz.’

The quiz turned out to be one of our most popular in recent years and kept you, our loyal readers and followers, entertained and challenged all the way until things started to open up again.

We want to know, today, how many out of 20 you will get in this gem from the SportsJOE quizzing archives. Good luck!

ROUND ONE: TELEVISION. In which movie did Rocky Balboa win the heavyweight championship for the first time?
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What was the name of this Sky TV show?
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In that classic Barry's Tea ad, why did the manager call the player up to his house after training?
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In Any Given Sunday, Al Pacino talks about what living is. How many inches in front of your face is it?
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What is the name of this 90s cartoon?
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What county is Daryl Murphy from?
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ROUND TWO: GEOGRAPHY. Cullen Park is home to which county?
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Rainey Old Boys is a rugby club in which province?
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What stand is this?
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Which county is highlighted?
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ROUND THREE: RECORDS. Who has won the third most All-Ireland Senior Football Championship titles?
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After Robbie Keane, who has scored the most goals for the Republic of Ireland?
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Who is Ireland's leading try scorer?
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How many senior football championship titles did Mick O'Dwyer win as manager of Kerry?
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Who has lost the most All-Ireland football finals?
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ROUND FOUR: GENERAL KNOWLEDGE. Who did Stephanie Roche lose out to in the 2014 Puskas Award?
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Who took over Liverpool's number 9 shirt from Robbie Fowler?
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What school did Peter O'Mahony attend?
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Katie Taylor won gold at which Olympics?
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Who is this Manchester United legend?
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