Some of the Munster players stars took a break from training today to try their hand at gymnastics ahead of the National Artistic Gymnastics and Tumbling Championships which took place at the University of Limerick yesterday and today. This is some seriously impressive stuff from the likes of Ian Keatley, Dave Foley and Mike Sherry. I’m sure this will never be brought up in the dressing room... »
Drico like the rest of us is loving the prospect of Ronan O’Gara coaching Jonny Sexton and like the rest of us he knows no amount of ink can sum up the prospect like the meme can. Love this! twitter.com/BrianODriscoll… — Brian O’Driscoll (@BrianODriscoll) May 19, 2013 1-1 twitter.com/BrianODriscoll… — Brian O’Driscoll (@BrianODriscoll) May 19, 2013 »
Yesterday’s try celebration by Toulon and England’s Delon Armitage sparked a big debate among rugby fans with many current and former pros giving their opinion on twitter, including ex-England captain and BBC commentator Brian Moore. Heineken – if a player did to me what Armitage has just done I’d have to chin him after the touchdown. — Brian Moore (@brianmoore666) M... »
You always got the impression that ROG and BOD were close and this just strengthens that impression. What a phenomenal career my bud ROG has had this last 15 odd years. Brilliant rugby brain, incredible competitor. Will badly miss (contd) — Brian O’Driscoll (@BrianODriscoll) May 18, 2013 …playing with him & less so against. Chirpy as u like but backed it up every time. Munste... »
Delon Armitage came in for some heavy criticism after he waved to Brock James as he touched down for what proved to be the decisive try in the Heineken Cup final. Looking back on it, his dive is nearly as bad. Picture credit: Matt Browne / SPORTSFILE »
Delon Armitage pretty much sealed the Heineken Cup for Toulon today with his late try before Jonny Wilkinson’s conversion gave them the lead. Armitage waved at Brock James before he touched down. The GIF is here. Four players, three current and one former had their say after. Armitage is a #cock #noclass ???? — Denis Hurley (@DenisHurley15) May 18, 2013 — Denis Hurley (@DenisHurley15)... »
Toulon won their first Heineken Cup after a nail-biting 16-15 win over Clermont. Clermont played all the rugby but it was another case of so near yet so far for them.Click to enlarge All images credit: Stephen McCarthy/SPORTSFILE »
Today and tomorrow, we’ll be giffing the greatest moments in ROG history and really, there’s only one place to start. Around and around, a loop that will never end, take yourself back to Cardiff and that feeling. Send in your suggestions to thegaffer@balls.ie or hit us on twitter and Facebook. Image credit: Brendan Moran/SPORTSFILE »
On the retirement of a Legend, an infographic tells the story. Click for bigger. The good work of Aimee Stewart - find her at http://www.asdataviz.com/ - »
From this year’s semi-final between Toulon and Saracens and folks, it’s very hard to argue: via: VGoroRugby on Youtube »
Leinster sealed the Amlin Challenge Cup in style last night as they routed Stade at the RDS. The champers was in full flow after. Click to enlarge. All images credit: Stephen McCarthy/SPORTSFILE »
Leinster were absolutely clinical in the Amlin Challenge Cup final against Stade Francais. The French side had the majority of possession but didn’t do much with it until Jeremy Sinzelle scored a consolation try. One fan’s reaction to Stade’s butchering of a first half chance says it all about their performance. »
We heard the new earlier today that Ronan O’Gara would join Racing Metro as an assistant coach. He confirms the move and his retirement from playing rugby in his first Irish Examiner column tomorrow. Delighted to confirm that Ronan O’Gara has joined the Irish Examiner and pens a first, extensive column in tomorrow’s edition. Do not miss. — Tony Leen (@tonyleen) May 17, 2013... »
A remote controlled helicopter delivering the kicking tee, now that would be really impressive. »
