Sunday Social: Rugby mourns passing of icon Eddie Butler and Bernard Foley’s costly error

It is time for Planet Rugby’s Sunday Social, your quirky recap of the serious and not so serious talking points from the past week’s action.
The rugby world mourned the passing of former Wales international and legendary broadcaster Eddie Butler whose voice graced the ears of many in the sport.
🎙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗩𝗢𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗥𝗨𝗚𝗕𝗬
⭐️ RIP LION #601 pic.twitter.com/AOiDN8AEI9
— British & Irish Lions (@lionsofficial) September 15, 2022
Butler was a master of words, and his influence on the game will be sorely missed.
If anyone was in any doubt that Eddie Butler was a poet, please watch this. And tonight, Eddie, the no dry eyes of Wales https://t.co/mUNG9MKtFf
— Simon Kelner (@Simon_Kelner) September 15, 2022
Welshman Ellis Jenkins shares a touching tribute about Butler’s influence on the game and the icon he had become.
Eddie Butler was one of the kindest, funniest men I ever met. He always went out of his way to make people feel at ease around him and his storytelling for some of rugby’s best moments was iconic. He will be remembered with great fondness and my heart goes out to his family ❤️
— Ellis Jenkins (@EllisJenkins_) September 15, 2022
Here’s an emotional video bringing together some of the most iconic moments from Butler. A true legend in every sense of the word.
With his words, he painted the most wonderful images.
Rest in peace, Eddie. pic.twitter.com/koUVVTmGPr
— WalesOnline Rugby (@WalesRugby) September 16, 2022
Another week in rugby union, another controversial referee decision. Wallabies fly-half Bernard Foley was blown in the last minute of the game by referee Mathieu Raynal for time-wasting, effectively throwing away their chances at winning the Rugby Championship. Instead, the All Blacks won the game after scoring from the resulting scrum.
We can bag the referee for that decision against @wallabies but just watch this replay and look at the teammates YELLING at Foley to hurry up and kick the ball #AUSvNZ @StanSportRugby
The decision was ridiculous but …. pic.twitter.com/bbg98CTYJP— Bernie Coen (@berniecoen) September 15, 2022
In the modern age, controversy is always met with an adequate response from the internet. Foley is brutally taken apart in this one. Some say he is yet to kick.
Waiting for Bernard Foley to kick to touch like…#AUSvNZ #BledisloeCup pic.twitter.com/4AuyNLcOUX
— BallCarrier (@BallCarrier_) September 15, 2022
Foley’s teammates will surely be gutted by his delayed kick. Here is CCTV footage from the changing rooms.
https://twitter.com/L_Gu4po/status/1570385276824096769?s=20&t=Q5ehc49kGm4q-DL-6jmdIQ
To the fly-half’s credit, it was not all misery as he orchestrated this key try for Andrew Kellaway, getting the Wallabies back in the game.
The Foley-Kellaway pairing was on point 🎯#Wallabies #AUSvNZL #TRC2022 pic.twitter.com/MAK3k8lFW2
— RUGBYcomau (@rugbycomau) September 16, 2022
Have a go at that, Malcolm Marx showing some toe! Nothing like a hooker skipping down the wing to score a try in the corner in the dying minutes of a Test match. Fantastic and one for hookers worldwide.
🇿🇦El try de Malcolm Marx que le dio un punto bonus importantísimo a los Springboks. #ARGvRSA pic.twitter.com/p73jNkf3qV
— Periodismo Rugby (@Perrugby) September 17, 2022
Against all odds, Worcester Warriors have completed their fixture in this round of the Premiership despite financial turmoil. Here is their team sheet, brilliant stuff!
No Photoshop ❌
No emails ❌
No wifi ❌But we do have match on Sunday! ☑️#COYW #Together pic.twitter.com/pm8wGr2EB1
— Worcester Warriors (@WorcsWarriors) September 16, 2022
Brian O’Driscoll brilliantly takes some credit for former All Black Tana Umaga’s silver at the World Master Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championships. Splendid effort, Tana!
Proud to have played some small part in his preparation for this silver medal! JOOOOOKE!!! Well done @tanaumaga that’s a great achievement. 👏👏👏 https://t.co/DhpJ7DUrrH
— Brian O'Driscoll (@BrianODriscoll) September 15, 2022
Former England cricket star Kevin Pietersen shows his true colours, revealing he is a Sharks fan, having been born near Durban in Pietermaritzburg.
https://twitter.com/KP24/status/1570065250308988928
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