Rory Best

Ireland international rugby union player

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Rory David Best is an Irish former rugby union player who was the captain of the Ireland national team from 2016 to 2019. He played hooker for Ulster and was registered for Banbridge RFC. Best earned 124 caps for Ireland, making his debut in 2005 and retiring at the end of the 2019 Rugby World Cup, his fourth World Cup. Best is one of the most capped rugby players of all time, as well as the most-capped forward to represent Ireland.

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'Ruthless' Humphreys a 'brilliant appointment' by IRFU - Best Former Ireland captain Rory Best says "ruthless" David Humphreys is "a brilliant appointment" as the IRFU's new performance director. BBC Sport - Published on November 1, 2023
Best warns Ireland must take Scotland 'seriously' Former Ireland captain Rory Best has warned that Andy Farrell's side must take Scotland 'seriously' if they are to move a step closer to securing the Grand Slam. BBC Sport - Published on March 2, 2023
Best and Bowe back potential Women's Lions tour Former British and Irish Lions Rory Best and Tommy Bowe say a Women's Lions tour would help to further grow the women's game. BBC Sport - Published on March 1, 2023

Ex-Ireland stars question RFU's new tackle laws Former Ireland internationals Rory Best and Tommy Bowe express their concerns about the new laws on tackle height due to be implemented in the community game in England. BBC Sport - Published on January 26, 2023
Best 'delighted' as Stockdale selected for Ireland Former Ireland captain Rory Best believes Jacob Stockdale could make an impact in the Six Nations after the wing is named in a 37-player squad. BBC Sport - Published on January 19, 2023
Best criticises Ulster CEO Petrie over pitch tweet Rory Best says Ulster CEO Jonny Petrie should not tweeted his frustrations about the venue change on the morning of the defeat by La Rochelle. BBC Sport - Published on December 22, 2022

'Making Furlong captain a shrewd move by Farrell' Former skipper Rory Best backs Andy Farrell's decision to hand Tadhg Furlong the Ireland captaincy for Ireland's game against Fiji. BBC Sport - Published on November 11, 2022
Scotland rugby: 'One pint, 10 pints or a nightclub... it's not a good look' Former Scotland forward Jim Hamilton and ex-Ireland captain Rory Best - speaking on the Rugby Breakfast Show - reflect on the news that six Scotland players breached protocol. BBC Sport - Published on March 19, 2022