Donncha O’Callaghan says fake tan infiltrated the British & Irish Lions dressing room
The Munster legend opened up about some of the bizarre antics that went down on the tour. Donncha O’Callaghan has recalled a ‘spray tan’ phenomenon that took over the 2009 British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa. The iconic northern hemisphere versus southern hemisphere encounter has thrown up some brilliant moments over the years. […]
1 year ago
The ‘gangly, Ghostbusters glasses-wearing, asthmatic’ that became a Welsh legend
“My career has never been straightforward.” James Hook was one of the most talented players of his generation. Anyone that ever played with or against him holds Hook in high regard and will marvel about his jaw-dropping talents. During his appearance on Baz & Andrew’s House of Rugby, Barry Murphy and Andrew Trimble, who played with […]
6 years ago
Baz & Andrew’s House of Rugby – James Hook and the helpful Garda
“You were a gangly, skinny, Ghostbusters-wearing, asthmatic. How did you go from that to kicking into being a professional rugby player at 18?” “Oh I don’t know,” James Hook replies. “I started doing a bit of chest and arms (weights) and I wore contact lenses. Sorted that out a little bit, you know!” Week 12 […]
6 years ago