Brian O'Driscoll aims cheeky dig at fellow Ireland rugby legend during Oasis concert as sports stars flock to Croke Park
ROLL WITH IT Brian O'Driscoll aims cheeky dig at fellow Ireland rugby legend during Oasis concert as sports stars flock to Croke Park
BRIAN O'DRISCOLL aimed a cheeky dig at a former Ireland rugby teammate during Oasis' concert at Croke Park.
The ex-Ireland and Leinster centre was amongst the legions of fans who turned out to watch Noel and Liam Gallagher in Dublin.
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Rob Kearney went to see Oasis with wife Jess
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Brian O'Driscoll poked fun at his former teammate
He was joined by fellow rugby legend Rob Kearney, who went to the historic show alongside wife Jess Redden.
Not only that, but they were seated alongside one another, with Kearney clearly enjoying the acclaimed performance.
O'Driscoll shared one pic of his friend to his Instagram Story alongside a cheeky dig at the 39-year-old.
He said: "Definitely Maybe was still s****ng his pants when this album came out!"
Saturday night's show was the first of two concerts to be held in Dublin, with the second being on Sunday night.
And Kearney's wife Jess whetted the appetite of those lucky enough to have secured tickets for the show.
She said: "What a night. If you're going tonight, have the best time - iconic show!"
Kearney and O'Driscoll were far from the only sports star who turned out to Croke Park on Saturday night.
Former Liverpool and England striker Peter Crouch was another one of those.
He posed for pics with several people during the show, including a budding musician.
Oasis lights up Dublin sky
Jack Schiavo plays alongside Liam Gallagher's son, Gene, in the band Villanelle, and was "humbled" to be snapped alongside the Premier League pundit.
The 44-year-old had made headlines when he left his duty as pundit for TNT Sport DURING their live TV broadcast of a Premier League opener.
The former England striker was alongside Joe Cole for Saturday's early game as Aston Villa drew 0-0 with Newcastle.
At the end of TNT Sports' live coverage, Crouch could not wait to get off screen and make his way to the airport.
He was teased by presenter Lynsey Hipgrave, who said: "That's about all we have got time for, oh sorry, I have just been told we have got more time all of a sudden. We can carry on talking for a bit."
Crouch replied: "No, Lynsey, I am going to Oasis tonight, that's not happening. I've got a flight to catch."
Joe Cole interjected: "Let the man leave. He's done his job. He's done enough."
Crouch then dropped the microphone and hilariously sprinted off camera.
Cole responded: "I am so jealous."
And Hipgrave then brilliantly added: "Pete, don't look back in anger."
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