TODAY, SHANE HORGAN – totemic wing, golden generation stalwart, double Heineken Cup-winner and a top five all-time try-scorer for Ireland – turns 42. The Meathman was at the heart of some unforgettable Irish rugby moments and was responsible for iconic tries in a green jersey.
What do you remember of them?
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Horgan's last try for Leinster was in 2011, his first came all the way back in 1998. Who were the opposition?
Ulster
Munster
Connacht
How many Test tries has Horgan scored for Ireland?
21
22
23
24
Which current Ireland player is closest to displacing Horgan from Ireland's top five all-time try-scorers?
Jonathan Sexton
Jacob Stockdale
Conor Murray
CJ Stander
How many tries has the Meathman scored against England?
A glorious one
Super Two
Terrific Three
Phenomenal Four
Your clue is Croke Park. Name the year.
2006
2007
2008
2009
Same question, name the year this famous try was scored?
2006
2007
2008
2009
A try against which opponent earns Horgan this big high five from Donncha O'Calaghan?
Wales
Italy
South Africa
Fiji
Here's Horgan scoring his first international try. On his debut no less. Who were the opposition?
USA
Scotland
Barbarians
Romania
In 203 appearances for Leinster, how many tries did Horgan score for his province?
39
49
59
69
True or false: Horgan's silky gaelic football skills have been known to deliver drop-goals for Leinster?
True
False
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The great Shane Horgan tries quiz
TODAY, SHANE HORGAN – totemic wing, golden generation stalwart, double Heineken Cup-winner and a top five all-time try-scorer for Ireland – turns 42. The Meathman was at the heart of some unforgettable Irish rugby moments and was responsible for iconic tries in a green jersey.
What do you remember of them?
(In some instances the images may help you along in this quiz.)
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