Thorakel 2023 Crossword

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Across
  1. 1. In 1998 what colour cards were substituted for yellow ones?
  2. 4. Name for first five-eighth in the Northern hermisphere
  3. 6. Winners of the Ereklasse 2023
  4. 9. (Disbanded) super rugby side from Tokyo
  5. 12. Value of two converted tries and a drop-goal in rugby league
  6. 14. Difference in number of players on field in union versus league
  7. 15. Acronym of top American rugby league
  8. 17. Last name of Dutchman who played for Scotland
  9. 18. Top try scorer in 6 Nations history
  10. 19. Host of rugby world cup with largest attendance figures
  11. 22. Most successful team in HSBC Sevens Series/ IRB World Sevens series
  12. 23. Nickname of the Argentinian rugby team
  13. 24. Where Ireland played international rugby before the new Aviva Stadium was built?
  14. 25. Name of trophy awarded for winner of England - Scotland in the six nations
  15. 27. Who has the most 6 Nations apps
  16. 29. Name of cup contested between Australia and New Zealand annually
Down
  1. 2. Winner of most wooden spoons in Home Nations competition
  2. 3. Lastname of most recent six nations player of the tournment winner
  3. 5. Which city is the Harlequins rugby team from?
  4. 7. International side with the shortest name
  5. 8. Scotlands most capped 6 Nations player
  6. 10. Rugby analysis youtuber
  7. 11. Which country performs the ‘Sipi Tau’ before a game
  8. 13. Winner of most NRB Ereklasse titles
  9. 16. Addition that made the Five Nations the Six Nations
  10. 20. Super rugby side based in Brisbane
  11. 21. Last name of man credited with inventing rugby
  12. 25. In which city did Ireland inflict their first ever defeat on New Zealand?
  13. 26. Nickname for the national rugby team of the United States
  14. 28. Number on back of Dan Carter’s shirt