5 worst rugby injuries: From O'Driscoll to Warburton - WARNING: Graphic images
Rugby NewsSaturday, 22 May 2021 at 09:44
From Sam Warburton to Brian O'Driscoll, rugby has seen its fair share of terrible injuries.
WARNING: Graphic images
Rugby has long been one of the most brutal sports around but in the modern world of camera phones and social media, never before have the scars of war been shared so openly with the public.
Here are some of the worst rugby injuries:
#1. Brian O'Driscoll
Brian O'Driscoll
This was the shocking souvenir Brian O'Driscoll was left with when he collided head-on with Scott Williams during the 2014 Ireland v Wales Six Nations’ match in Dublin.
#2. Jack Willis
ITV refused to show replays of the sickening knee injury suffered by try scorer Willis during England’s Six Nations win over Italy at Twickenham back in February.
#3. Sam Warburton
Warburton has also been the victim of huge blows to the face, with this one against Leinster a particular shiner. The flanker was taken off after just 13 minutes at the Arms Park and required stitches.
#4. Richard Hibbard
The Wales hooker's modelling career came to a sad end in February when this happened to him during a match for Gloucester. On Twitter, he accused his opponent of trying to steal his nose!
#5. Lewis Moody
The Bath flanker resumed his career despite suffering permanent eye damage in an October 2010 collision with Gloucester’s Charlie Sharples.
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