“The world meets nobody halfway. When you want something, you gotta take it.”
The SportsJOE 12 o’clock quiz has a real treat for you today… especially if you love Sylvester Stallone, Kerry GAA and Irish Olympic medals. For everyone else, we’ve got you covered too.
Have at it!
ROUND 1: TV & MOVIES
Lincoln Hawk is a a long-haul truck driver who wants to become a champion arm wrestler. What is the 1987 movie?
Lincoln Hawk is a a long-haul truck driver who wants to become a champion arm wrestler. What is the 1987 movie?
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What former pro wrestler and WWF tag team champion starred in Over The Top as the bodyguard/henchman 'Ruker'
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Stallone and Funk appeared in a 1978 movie, about pro wrestlers, called Paradise Alley, with this former WWF star. Who is he?
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Tom Cruise played a former high school wrestler who headed off to Vietnam in what 1989 movie?
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In the 1985 film Youngblood, Rob Lowe and Patrick Swayze both play ice hockey in Canada. Complete the name of the team they play for - The Hamilton M________?
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ROUND 2: GEOGRAPHY
In what country would you find the San Siro?
In what country would you find the San Siro?
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In what city did Brian O'Driscoll score his famous hat-trick against against France?
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In what city did Katie Taylor win her Olympic gold medal?
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In what city did Sonia O'Sullivan win her Olympic silver medal in?
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Where was Sheffield United and Scotland striker Oli McBurnie born?
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ROUND 3: RECORDS
What German player has racked up a national record of 150 caps for his country?
What German player has racked up a national record of 150 caps for his country?
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Sergio Ramos set what international record in September 2020?
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How many World Cups has New Zealand lock Sam Whitelock won?
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Did Mick O'Dwyer win more All-Ireland titles as a manager or player?
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Did Páidí Ó Sé win more All-Ireland titles as a manager or player?
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ROUND 4: GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
Rajon Rondo won his second NBA title with the LA Lakers, on Sunday. With whom did he win his first?
Rajon Rondo won his second NBA title with the LA Lakers, on Sunday. With whom did he win his first?
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Name the former Leinster, Ireland and Lions player that will be inducted into the Rugby Players Ireland Hall of Fame this weekend?
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Name the QPR player who has been called up to the Ireland senior squad for the first time
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This Dallas Cowboys quarterback suffered a compound fracture to his ankle at the weekend. Who is he?
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"I don't understand why we're playing with yellow sliotars, to be straight up about it." What current hurling star made the comments on Monday?
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