In rugby, whats the differnce between a test and a match??

Question

In rugby, whats the differnce between a test and a match??

Answer 1

A test is between 2 countries ie: Australia (Wallabies) Vs New Zealand (All Blacks), where as a match can be between a country and a club side or between 2 club sides.

Answer 2

A test match is between two countries.

A regular match is between two clubs

Answer 3

a test match is a formal match between two countries, the results of which could affect IRB world rankings

a match is between two clubs

there are also unofficial tests between touring sides like the Lions and the Barbarians.  these matches do not affect IRB rankings like a normal test would

Answer 4

An international match played between two countries is called a "test match". A normal rugby game is called a "match", i.e: between clubs, provinces etc.

Answer 5

the other people said they are right.  think test match is like a warmup for their country and match is like u r playing for a title