Sunday Social: Journo mishaps, E-Y-E-S and drought over
It is time for Planet Rugby’s Sunday Social, your quirky recap of the serious and not so serious talking points from the weekend’s action.
Fox Sports rugby correspondent Christy Doran would have felt this over the ensuing few days after he met up with the Waratahs at training.
When a jorno steps into a @NSWWaratahs session. @ChristypDoran visits the big kiddies playground and immediately regrets the decision. @Sarahhfriend 👋👋 pic.twitter.com/9vsqG8yqq8
— Sean Maloney (@seanny202) February 15, 2019
Speaking of journalists, hopefully this reporter at Saturday’s Saracens v Leicester Tigers match made a mental note of his shopping list.
A journalist has left their shopping list in the press room.
Any guesses what’s for dinner? 🍽 pic.twitter.com/NlqDavi4N8
— Saracens Rugby Club (@Saracens) February 16, 2019
Back in Australia and unfortunately for Kurtley Beale he let Drew Mitchell video this moment. Don’t worry Kurtley, we all have these days.
Ok @kurtley_beale !!
What does Y – E – S spell?
“Yes”
Ok, what does E – Y – E – S spell?
*his answer*
⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ pic.twitter.com/nyxOTdhSrS— Drew Mitchell (@drew_mitchell) February 17, 2019
Yes, Super Rugby returned this week and one returning legend was in fine form for the Blues. Nonu was unlucky to be on the losing side.
Welcome back to #SuperRugby Ma'a! 🔵😎 pic.twitter.com/9ivaks4l2f
— Super Rugby (@SuperRugbyNZ) February 16, 2019
Over in Pretoria it was a terrible day for the Stormers as they went down 40-3 to rivals the Bulls. This off-field image was a nice touch though.
Is this not a classic pic! This is what rugby is about👍👏👏👏👏 pic.twitter.com/zny9BkdHl2
— Kobus Wiese (@4KobusWiese) February 17, 2019
One former Super Rugby head coach, Chris Boyd, who is now in charge of Northampton Saints, watched his side run in nine tries against Sale.
Like what you saw there, boss?! #bluesteel pic.twitter.com/Z16Bl2vyf1
— Northampton Saints 😇 (@SaintsRugby) February 16, 2019
But perhaps this biggest result of the weekend in terms of its significance was in Montpellier, where Perpignan ended a streak of 21 defeats.
La première ✌🏼 Bravo ! #MHRUSAP pic.twitter.com/l8iviEsIz6
— Usap (@usap_officiel) February 16, 2019
And to finish this Sunday’s round-up, sound on for this. Ouch indeed. We hope he’s OK!
Over the past few weeks I've been working on some analysis footage for a Rugby Union Club in Manchester and I had to share this clip! 😂😂😂
Ouch!!!! pic.twitter.com/HglDiIvAjb
— Shawn Boatin -GRM (@GRMshawn) February 14, 2019