LIST: 5 times interviews with rugby stars went terribly wrong

Saturday, 05 June 2021 at 21:05

byRugby Rucker

Rugby players and reporters—they might not always like each other, but deep down in places they don't talk about at parties, they need each other.

Let's take a look 5 of the most hilarious rugby interviews ever.

1. Brendan Venter

Following his Saracens team’s 24-21 defeat to Racing Metro at Vicarage Road, Venter conducted an interview with a Sky Sports. The South African was deliberately obstructive, dead-batting every question put to him in a hilarious fashion.

2. George North

This was the rather awkward moment BBC presenter Clare Balding put Wales rugby star George North on the spot by asking him if he was going to propose to girlfriend Becky James. He would eventually propose, but a few years later...

3. Tuilagi smashes reporter

Less awkward more unique.

4. Will Genia

Wallaby captain after the Wallabies' win over the Boks.

Will Genia and interviewer Rod Kafer have an awkward misunderstanding in a post-match interview

5. Mike Brown

Following England's defeat against Wales at the 2015 Rugby World Cup, full-back Mike Brown was recorded giving this petulant interview, which was full of attitude and won him few friends online.