Johnny Sexton and wife Laura have unexpected reunion with Ireland legend's former rival at Oasis concert in Croke Park
BIG NAMES Johnny Sexton and wife Laura have unexpected reunion with Ireland legend's former rival at Oasis concert in Croke Park
JOHNNY SEXTON met one of his fiercest former rivals as he and his wife went to see Oasis at Croke Park.
The former Ireland and Leinster out-half and his wife Laura were among the swarms of fans who were at the concert at GAAHQ.
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Johnny Sexton shared a pic with fellow rugby legend Owen Farrell
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They were both at Croke Park to watch Oasis
And amid the tens of thousands of people that made the trip, Sexton just so happened to come across fellow rugby legend Owen Farrell.
The son of Ireland head coach Andy Farrell was also in Dublin for the concert with his wife Georgie.
Sexton and Farrell were frequent rivals during the Irishman's playing career.
But they put that rivalry aside to share a photograph together which Sexton reshared to his Instagram Story.
Rugby personalities were well represented at Croke Park on Saturday night, with Brian O'Driscoll using the experience to aim a dig at Rob Kearney.
He was joined at the concert by his fellow rugby legend, 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.
Oasis lights up Dublin sky
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.
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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