Top Ten Stories Of The Week On Balls.ie

Declan Johnston
By Declan Johnston
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It's been another long week of sporting ridicule, so what better way to wind down on a bank holiday Friday than to a look back at this week's highlights, which range from Stephen O'Neill being made to look like a crash test dummy to a brief history of the Irish streaker via a contrived Pat Spillane analogy. Enjoy.


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Stephen O'Neill just ran into a brick wall. Stephen O'Neill runs into Neil McGee, McGee barely notices. As GIFs go, this is a keeper.


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The Moment Dylan Hartley Saw Red For Reportedly Calling Wayne Barnes “A F****** Cheat”. Another memorable addition to the Dylan Hartley Moments Of True Sporting Class Scrapbook.


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ROG’s Appearance On BBC 5 Live Rugby Was Brilliant. ROG signs off on an outstanding career with a pretty funny interview on BBC 5 Live.

4. Dónal Óg Cusack Subject To Homophobic Twitter Abuse. Dónal Óg Cusack was the victim of some moronic and bigoted behaviour on Twitter this week.

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Lewis Moody: BOD Should Not Start For The Lions. Lewis Moody expresses some forthright opinions on who he thinks should be in the Lions starting line-up.

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6.
Pat Spillane’s Blanket Analogy Was Awkwardly Amusing. Another fine analogy from the Pelé of gaelic football.


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Brilliant Shane Long Header Gives Ireland Lead (GIF And Video). The Irish sporting highlight of the week as Shane Long guides a header past Joe Hart to give Ireland the lead at Wembley.


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Video: Courtney Lawes With A Crushing (And Illegal) Hit On Toby Flood. Courtney Lawes leaves Toby Flood reeling with a huge hit at Twickenham.

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Jordi Murphy Claims Friend Sent Offensive Instagram Post From His Account. Many will find Jordi Murphy's explanation for this a little hard to believe.


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13 Of The Funniest Streakers In Irish Sporting History. Featuring a man attempting to ride Wexford hurler Declan Ruth like Seabiscuit.

 

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