Johnny Sexton won his personal duel with England out-half George Ford, on Sunday, and there was one moment that crystalised it.
The Racing Métro man hared after Ford and lifted him off his feet with a tackle that caused a turnover [more Alex Goode's spill than his teammate's hasty offload].
Sexton was quick to celebrate the tackle, and spill, right in Ford's face. Keep an eye out for the brief stare-down.
Reminds us of his early clashes with Ronan O'Gara.
Let's hope they make up with each other before the 2017 Lions Tour to New Zealand.
Interesting…. The big news in Irish rugby yesterday was the possibility of Ireland poaching one of the hottest prospects in Australia, tighthead prop Massimo De Lutiis. Reports have said that the IRFU have made contact his club, the Queensland Reds, but there have been no contract discussions with the 22-year-old himself. However, due to the […]
This would be some steal. It is being reported from Australia that Ireland are bidding to poach one of the brightest rugby prospects in the country. Daily Telegraph journalist, Jamie Pandaram, has said that the IRFU are looking to bring the Irish-qualified Massimo De Lutiis to these shores in an ‘eye-watering’ deal. The 22-year-old Queensland […]
He was not happy… Leicester Tigers travelled to play Gloucester at Villa Park in the English Premiership this afternoon. The visitors, who are third in the league, finished as 17-36 winners. However, there was a touch of controversy before the game when TNT presenter Liam MacDevitt took a penalty kick at the goal posts, under […]