Carve these words into the rugby wall of fame.
1. When Salesi Ma’afu was handed a red card for punching Leicester’s Tom Youngs in the face, and Youngs didn’t hold a grudge.
@SalesiMaafu good shot mate, go well in the final. #rocky pic.twitter.com/LYOmWXaUrJ
— Tom Youngs (@TomYoungs87) May 17, 2014
2. And Ma’afu replied rather brilliantly.
@TomYoungs87 cheers mate. The jersey can overcome us in the heat of battle. I owe you a pint. #respect — SalesiMaafu (@SalesiMaafu) May 17, 2014
3. When now actress and human rights activist Emma Watson has expressed her admiration for Hirst.
Courage is the choice and willingness to confront agony, pain, danger, uncertainty or intimidation.
— Emma Watson (@EmWatson) August 18, 2015
4.
…. Physical courage is courage in the face of physical pain, hardship, death or threat of death, — Emma Watson (@EmWatson) August 18, 2015
5.
while moral courage is the ability to act rightly in the face of popular opposition, shame, scandal or discouragement. @KeeganHirst #gotboth
— Emma Watson (@EmWatson) August 18, 2015
6. When Rio Ferdinand delivered this motivational speech.
COME ON @EnglandRugby time to deliver!!! #RWC2015 #carrythemhome pic.twitter.com/eXSeBO8f9f — Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) September 18, 2015
7. When Tom Croft offered this clarification.
Just to clarify, I did NOT spit on @LeighHalfpenny1 during the Eng v Wal match, I think it’s disgusting and has no place in the game.
— Tom Croft (@tomcroft6) March 18, 2013
Thanks, Tom – good to know. 8. When Neil Fissler put all Press Officer’s knickers in a twist.
Preparing for Twitter meltdown in the morning with a story ive written for @TheRugbyPaper available for a bargain £1.50 #rugbyunited — Neil Fissler (@neilfissler) September 5, 2015
9. When Paul Williams debated an alternative career path.
Think they’re paying the TMO per word. He’s already earned a grand.
— Paul Williams (@thepaulwilliams) September 18, 2015
10. When Paul Morgan put his foot down.
Off to Wembley today – let’s hope the crowd sit back in silence during the haka and respect one of rugby’s great traditions — Paul Morgan (@PaulMorganrugby) September 20, 2015
11. When Danny Cipriani reminded everyone it’s all about the love.
Just a few thoughts… 🌹 pic.twitter.com/YvY8wgFff7
— DannyCipriani (@DannyCipriani87) August 27, 2015
Oh, and… When Jonny Wilkinson reminded everyone why the Rugby World Cup is great.
A brilliant performance by Japan, simple as that. My heart still racing after that last few minutes. World Cups are great & no one is safe. — Jonny Wilkinson (@JonnyWilkinson) September 19, 2015