Pfftt... Hugging Gareth for sure.I'm tempted to say the first win, as that was one of the highlights of my life, let alone the year. Seeing Victorian rugby finally being celebrated was amazing.
But for me, it was the Rebels v Sharks match. Not only was it an epic game, but that the team got a standing ovation after LOSING was one of the most incredible things I've ever seen. It was then I knew the Rebels would be OK.
Probably not going to be a popular one here on an Aus board. But my favourite was Stephen Ferris in the RWC when he decided to pick up Will Genia and use him to swat JOC (James O'Connor). Not because it was against Aus or anything, simply because it was great to see Ferris coming back to his best after such a bad injury. Also it a moment of release from the months of frustration at Ireland's performances in the months prior to the game.
Other one isn't exactly a moment but Leinster's 2nd half performance in the HEC Final will live long in my memory.
I was at the Rebels v Brumbies match in Melbourne, and while it was painful to watch it was great to see Melbourne finally provide this country with a decent atmosphere at a rugby match...
Tonga defeating France was probably my moment of the year.
It also took a long time, but I enjoyed the return of the TPN missile...
The Force VS Crusaders Game that try which went up and down the field about 4 times best passage of play all year!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMh-3FaWbhs&feature=fvst
Wait till we roll on in, March 10 next year...Ever been to Suncorp?
Richie McCaw headbutting Quade Cooper's knee, and the entire NZ public getting sand in their vaginas...
A tad biased but for mine the Crusaders entire 2011 SupeRugby season effort was one big highlight.