Updated 15.00
LEINSTER AND IRELAND fullback Rob Kearney turns 28 today and is training with his province ahead of this weekend’s top of the Pro12 table clash with Munster.
Ever since breaking onto the scene with Leinster as a try-scoring, 19-year-old wunderkind, the Cooley native has been a counter-attacking menace and dominant in aerial battles. In tribute to the jersey he has made his own, for club and country, here are 15 of Kearney’s best moments.
1. Who’s the new kid?
2. He always loved a good fence jump
3. Who could ever forget the blonde highlights?
4. His Ireland debut on the wing against Argentina
5. Kicking a conversion against Italy in 2009 en route to a Grand Slam
6. Scoring a try for the Lions against South Africa
7. His stunning drop goal against Clermont in 2012
8. The GAA background, and skills
9. Superman try against Stade Francais
10. That dry Rob Kearney humour on Twitter
11. That parody Rob & Dave Kearney Twitter account
12. The epic breakaway try against the All Blacks
13. Dressing up as K.I.S.S with the lads
14. Another fine try against England
15. He always finds time to support good causes
- Originally published 11.47.