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
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
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33 Comments:
I have made the first comment and feel great.
By Hev, at July 02, 2009 11:17 am
Touching words from Anton Oliver
By 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 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 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 Shaft, at July 02, 2009 11:56 am
Gregan has a family?
Yikes!
By 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, at July 02, 2009 12:23 pm
What makes people think Gregan's gay? He's married with 2 children lol
By 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, at July 02, 2009 1:53 pm
john smit!!
hero
By Cheis, at July 02, 2009 1:59 pm
Toulouse fan, lol u're maybe right..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfUmW_Mf5qc
By Flooz, at July 02, 2009 2:10 pm
crack him with a headbutt lol^^^^^^^.....if i could reach
By Anonymous, at July 02, 2009 2:49 pm
Suprising Mccaw, Carter & Williams didnt say their player of the year awards.
By BigRucker, at July 02, 2009 3:33 pm
schalk burgers greatest achievment: cheating and not been sent off.
By 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 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, at July 02, 2009 7:16 pm
Me Two Mate !! ^^^6
By angle-of-your-dangle, at July 02, 2009 9:20 pm
awww John Smit...
good man.
By Anonymous, at July 02, 2009 9:48 pm
Smitty, WORLD CLASS MATE!! WORLD CLASS!!!
By 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, 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, 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, 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 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, 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 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, 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, at July 03, 2009 11:51 pm
wood and smitty = top blokes!
By 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, at July 04, 2009 12:02 am
Poor All Blacks; they so badly wanted to say 'World Cup'... Bless 'em.
By Anonymous, at July 04, 2009 9:53 pm
Greenwood is such a lad! Get up there son!!
By Anonymous, at July 05, 2009 8:35 pm
Richard Hill was a great no 6!
By Anonymous, at July 07, 2009 12:14 pm
richard hill was amazing
By Anonymous, at August 23, 2009 5:51 pm
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