Fri 12 Mar 2021 | 05:19

Ireland legend Rob Kearney pulls off brilliant 50/22 kick in Super Rugby AU

Irish veteran Rob Kearney executed a wonderful 50/22 kick while representing the Western Force in Friday’s Super Rugby AU match vs Melbourne Rebels.

The 34-year-old caught the ball inside his own half at HBF Park and produced a lovely low kick which bounced into touch inside the Rebels’ 22-metre line.

The experimental 50/22 rule in Super Rugby AU means that Western Force retained possession at the lineout, rewarding the excellent kick with an attacking opportunity.

The game eventually finished 7-10 to the Rebels in Perth and full match highlights are available below:

Kearney earned 95 caps for Ireland over a 13-year period before joining the Force in 2020 from Irish giants Leinster, where he played more than 200 games.