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Thursday, July 02, 2009

Top players reflect on their greatest achievements

We’ve got an insightful clip for you today that features some of the top players and coaches in the game discussing their greatest achievements in rugby, and in life.

For the majority of players, winning a major tournament would be the ultimate in satisfaction and happiness. It’s the culmination of a lifetime of hard work, time, and effort to get there.

But despite the professional era which at times sees players being treated like robots by the media and fans, they’re human after all. These guys have goals and ambitions off the pitch that many of us can also relate to.

For some their greatest achievements revolve around loved ones, national selection, or even just a special time in their life.

The players featured are from all different walks of life, who have made it to the top and achieved greatness on the field, and personal happiness off it.

We hear from Brian O’Driscoll, John Smit, Will Greenwood, Shane Williams, Justin Marshall, Keith Wood, and Mils Muliana to name a few.


Time: 02:48
Credit: IRB's Total Rugby


    

33 Comments:

  • I have made the first comment and feel great.

    By Anonymous Hev, at July 02, 2009 11:17 AM  

  • Touching words from Anton Oliver

    By Anonymous Milo_Cav, at July 02, 2009 11:26 AM  

  • no very surprising revelations lol
    For sure winnin a rwc or to be captain of ur team are the best.

    A remark: absence of french or argentinian players who have won a lot of success, just proves that rugby (want to) stay an anglo-centred sport.

    By Blogger Flooz, at July 02, 2009 11:50 AM  

  • "A remark: absence of french or argentinian players who have won a lot of success, just proves that rugby (want to) stay an anglo-centred sport."

    I hope that is just cause it was easier for the interview... :)

    By Anonymous ToulouseFan, at July 02, 2009 11:54 AM  

  • Flooz, I'd say it's just coincidence. No need to stress.

    Will Greenwood the comedian. Seems like a fun guy to be around.

    By Anonymous Shaft, at July 02, 2009 11:56 AM  

  • Gregan has a family?
    Yikes!

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at July 02, 2009 12:14 PM  

  • (i thought gregan was gay (no joke, not dissing or anything) i've heard that he's gay.)

    and so nice to hear these comments, even though they're sort of obvious, but still hey. ^^ makes me miss rugby! injured 5 weeks and countning

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at July 02, 2009 12:23 PM  

  • What makes people think Gregan's gay? He's married with 2 children lol

    By Anonymous Phil, at July 02, 2009 12:39 PM  

  • I love the way keith wood just says it straight out, no hesitation or anything!

    yeah true ToulouseFan I hope your right!

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at July 02, 2009 1:53 PM  

  • john smit!!

    hero

    By Anonymous Cheis, at July 02, 2009 1:59 PM  

  • Toulouse fan, lol u're maybe right..

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfUmW_Mf5qc

    By Blogger Flooz, at July 02, 2009 2:10 PM  

  • crack him with a headbutt lol^^^^^^^.....if i could reach

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at July 02, 2009 2:49 PM  

  • Suprising Mccaw, Carter & Williams didnt say their player of the year awards.

    By Anonymous BigRucker, at July 02, 2009 3:33 PM  

  • schalk burgers greatest achievment: cheating and not been sent off.

    By Anonymous bunchofrenchtoast, at July 02, 2009 4:16 PM  

  • 'Making my mother proud'. I didn't expect to hear that from a grizzled rugby player.

    By Anonymous Kearney for tests, at July 02, 2009 5:10 PM  

  • Its actually improved my day to be able to watch that video and realise that none of the new zealanders where able to say anything about a world cup.

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at July 02, 2009 7:16 PM  

  • Me Two Mate !! ^^^6

    By Anonymous angle-of-your-dangle, at July 02, 2009 9:20 PM  

  • awww John Smit...

    good man.

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at July 02, 2009 9:48 PM  

  • Smitty, WORLD CLASS MATE!! WORLD CLASS!!!

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at July 02, 2009 10:19 PM  

  • Yip, strange to hear all those class players of NZ not being able to mention the WC!!

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at July 02, 2009 10:20 PM  

  • John Smit, I hate the fact that you gotta love the guy, even though he is a Saffer..

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at July 02, 2009 10:24 PM  

  • I also thought Gregan was gay, not taking the .... either..this puts end to that rumour LOL!

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at July 02, 2009 10:26 PM  

  • lol @ Anton Oliver. Nice comment.

    Funny hearing Smitty say the WC win was ALMOST as important as his kids birth. Not sure how to take that lol

    Good man though, got his head screwed on right.

    By Anonymous FrankyH, at July 02, 2009 11:36 PM  

  • Gregan gay? Where'd everyone come up with that?
    Like how did anyone reach that conclusion?lol
    Based on what?

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at July 03, 2009 5:14 AM  

  • Ahhh a feel good clip:)
    Seems like RD wants to spread the love after a tumultuous month;)

    By Anonymous Doyle, at July 03, 2009 7:29 AM  

  • Smitty looks like one of those naughty kids at school, which the teacher can't help but like! At least SA have a bril captain, he is one of my fav players and this from an irish fan!!!

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at July 03, 2009 11:48 PM  

  • Aaaaah, after all the bull in the media this week, this clip is why I LOVE RUGBY!! most rugby players are always down to earth, family guys!! Wouldn't want to mess with them though..

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at July 03, 2009 11:51 PM  

  • wood and smitty = top blokes!

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at July 03, 2009 11:55 PM  

  • Gregan has children??? I won't say it again as people above have...but who would have thought those rumours weren't true!!???

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at July 04, 2009 12:02 AM  

  • Poor All Blacks; they so badly wanted to say 'World Cup'... Bless 'em.

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at July 04, 2009 9:53 PM  

  • Greenwood is such a lad! Get up there son!!

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at July 05, 2009 8:35 PM  

  • Richard Hill was a great no 6!

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at July 07, 2009 12:14 PM  

  • richard hill was amazing

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at August 23, 2009 5:51 PM  

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