He has a Sombrero in the post. On the othet hand, can't believe I am reading some of the mean shiit about Rory on some other Irish fan boards. Sounds like sour grapes, but whyMaster of None wrote:Reading the southern press and their appreciation of Rory is heartwarming stuff. For an Ulsterman to get the plaudits he has received from players and press on the other side of the border brings a tear to the eye. What a great ambassador for Ulster.
. 100 caps
. tremendous all round play in the tight and loose, especially poaching turnovers
. a great engine
. tough as nails
. captains Ireland to wins over SA, NZ, Oz in the same year
. leads by example
. universally popular with his team
. a modest and likeable captain in the old style, does not blow his own horn
. despite sone throwing yips etc in past years ,is now the best hooker in the Brit Isles
he is the backbone of the team