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Stephen Samuelson, sports editor and The Weekend Australian’s resident sport quizmaster, has been on the masthead since 2018. Stephen was previously digital sports editor and deputy sports editor at The Sydney Morning Herald. He has worked with American broadcaster NBC at nine Olympic Games and was the prime-time scriptwriter for Channel 7’s coverage of the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

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This is the famous town Davos in Switzerland in winter. The image was taken on the first platform at cable car Jakobshorn Davos itself is known as a holiday destination and above all the annual World Economic Forum (WEF) takes place here.

Which Swiss town hosts the annual World Economic Forum?

And what colour is a blue whale’s skin? Pit your wits against Review’s resident Quizmaster.

Stephen Samuelson

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Australia's Glenn Maxwell plays a shot during the ICC Champions Trophy one-day international (ODI) cricket match between Australia and England at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on February 22, 2025. (Photo by Aamir QURESHI / AFP)

Who was the most recent Australian to score 4000 ODI runs?

Plus which four Australian men have scored an international century in all three cricket formats and which team won the NRL’s Pre-Season Challenge?

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Cityscape of Edinburgh from Arthur's Seat in a beautiful summer day, Scotland, United Kingdom

Which British city is located next to the hill Arthur’s Seat?

And what is Australia’s national gemstone? Pit your wits against Review’s resident Quizmaster.

Stephen Samuelson

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Australia's Alex Carey (L) celebrates with his captain Steve Smith after scoring a century (100 runs) during the second day of the second Test cricket match between Sri Lanka and Australia at the Galle International Cricket Stadium in Galle on February 7, 2025. (Photo by Ishara S. KODIKARA / AFP)

Which four batsmen have scored more Test tons than Steve Smith?

Plus who was the most recent man to coach five clubs in the AFL/VFL and who had a hole in one on the opening day of LIV Golf Adelaide?

Stephen Samuelson

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EMBARGO FOR TWAM 02 SEP 2023. FEE MAY APPLY. Denis OÃ¢â¬â¢Regan (www.denis.uk) CAPTION Freddie Mercury, Queen - Wembley Stadium 1986, Photograph by ÃÂ©Denis OÃ¢â¬â¢Regan

What three hit songs by Queen are popular sporting anthems?

And what style of hat did Sherlock Holmes wear? Pit your wits against Review’s resident Quizmaster.

Stephen Samuelson

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FOR USE IN SUNDAY PAPERS FEB 8th 2015 .Australian World Cup Cricket Captains Steve Waugh , Allan Border, Michael Clarke and Ricky Ponting .Picture Gregg Porteous

Who was the only Australian cricket captain to win the Champions Trophy?

Plus which former Test players filled NSW’s top three batting positions in the Sheffield Shield this week and which three men have coached both an Australian Super Rugby side and World Cup winning team?

Stephen Samuelson

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A barista making a coffee in cafe,Photo - istockEscape 10 July 2022doc holiday

Which empire introduced coffee to Europe?

What fish is used in Worcestershire sauce? Which two film sequels have starred Robert Carlyle? Test yourself.

Stephen Samuelson

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Australia's Josh Inglis takes a catch to dismiss Sri Lanka's Nishan Peiris during the fourth day of the first Test cricket match between Sri Lanka and Australia at the Galle International Cricket Stadium in Galle on February 1, 2025. (Photo by Ishara S. KODIKARA / AFP)

Who are the four most recent West Australians to score a Test century on debut?

Plus which three players among the top 10 NRL scorers last year have changed clubs and which current AFL player has kicked the most goals without yet reaching 100 behinds?

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HOBART, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 27: Ricky Ponting is seen during the BBL The Final match between Hobart Hurricanes and Sydney Thunder at Ninja Stadium on January 27, 2025 in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Steve Bell/Getty Images)

Who are Australia’s three leading run-scorers in all internationals?

Plus for which AFL club did tennis player Lleyton Hewitt’s father, Glyn, play and who was the last man to coach both England and the British and Irish Lions?

Stephen Samuelson

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Scott Pendlebury and Nick Daicos at Collingwood training in Melbourne. Wednesday, July 3. 2024. Picture: David Crosling

Which current player averages more than one Brownlow Medal vote per game played?

Plus which six Australians have made the quarter-finals of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park and which three non-state sides have competed in Australia’s domestic 50-over a side competition?

Stephen Samuelson

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