Sunday Social: Sir Bill, Perry wed and Ward fallout

Adam Kyriacou 30 Dec 2018 10:48 AM

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.

There was good news for rugby in the New Year’s honours list as former England captain Bill Beaumont was knighted while former Ireland captain Willie John McBride became a CBE.

I am truly honoured & humbled to be awarded a knighthood for services to rugby in Her Majesty The Queen’s New Year honours. Rugby & family are my life & I always strive to do the best for the legion of players, volunteers & fans who are the heartbeat of our great sport

— Sir Bill Beaumont (@BillBeaumont) December 28, 2018

Former Scotland second-row Doddie Weir was also honoured with an OBE…

I am humbled and honoured – thank you to everyone.https://t.co/G5qGF8m6kQ

— Doddie Weir OBE (@DoddieWeir5) December 28, 2018

And he celebrated it with a trip to Scotstoun.

Great to see Doddie Weir at Scotstoun this afternoon after it was announced yesterday he has been awarded an OBE in the New Year's honours list! 👏🏅 pic.twitter.com/6oHnkwkaBR

— Edinburgh Rugby (@EdinburghRugby) December 29, 2018

Congratulations are also in order for USA Sevens star Perry Baker, who got married yesterday.

Congratulations to 2x @WorldRugby Player of the Year and his better half on tying the knot 💍🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/osQcMs88va

— USA Rugby (@USARugby) December 30, 2018

Speaking of special days and Sale enjoyed an impressive win on the road and when they score tries like this, many more victories should come.

A scintillating @SaleSharksRugby try! 🔥

Ashton, O'Connor and De Klerk combine beautifully to cross over for the visitors 👏 pic.twitter.com/Cet0wsIIX7

— Rugby on TNT Sports (@rugbyontnt) December 29, 2018

Unfortunately on a sour note there could be some repercussions for Harlequins forward Dave Ward as there has been an allegation that he spat at a Wasps player as well as performing a neck roll and stamp.