It’s always a great moment when you a score a try; but scoring a try and leaving two All Blacks eating your dust in the process only adds to the occasion.

In the Highlanders’ recent victory over the Chiefs, Fijian winger Patrick Osborne left not only former All Black Hosea Gear clutching at thin air but also current All Black and dual code superstar, Sonny Bill Williams.

The try and, indeed, the victory made the day all that sweeter for Osborne.

Clip Credit: Le-Rugbynistere

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In a timely reminder to Ireland coach Joe Schmidt, who had omitted the Ulster flier from his Irish Six Nations squad, Craig Gilroy scored a try of consummate class in Ulster’s victory over Scarlets last Friday evening.

Picking up the ball just inside Scarlets half, Gilroy started a virtuoso run of epic proportions-sh0wing the grace of a ballerina as he scythed through five attempted tackles- before scoring in the corner.

Score tries like that more consistently, and Joe Schmidt won’t be able to ignore Gilroy anymore.

Youtube Credit: The UAFC

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This video should excite any Clermont fans among you.

Recently, the Clermont Ferrand based club announced the signing of Fijian born former New Zealand U20 and Sevens star, Waisake Naholo, to replace the outgoing Toulon bound winger Napolioni Nalaga.

A player of Nalaga’s calibre will be hard to replace, but, as this video proves, Naholo is certainly capable of replicating or even surpassing Nalaga’s imperious Clermont record.

Initially stepping the Reds’ Campbell Magnay, Naholo evades two more tackle attempts before diving to score the games decisive try in the corner.

Clip Credit: Le Rugbynistere-Daily Motion

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If Lionel Messi produced a touch of the grace and skill that facilitated Keith Earls’ try against Glasgow Warriors this past weekend, our time-line would be inundated with football fans praising his footballing ability.

A raking Ian Keatley kick found the Irish international out wide and his first touch, which oozed of class, bounced the ball into his hands for a try of brilliant proportions.

Youtube Credit: Pro12 Rugby

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Widely renowned as one of the most naturally talented fly halves of his time, Carlos Spencer did nothing to dispel the notion with a moment of off the cuff magnificence in the 2003 Rugby World Cup Quarter Final.

Upon receiving the ball, Spencer splintered the South African defence by passing the ball between his legs and releasing Joe Rokocoko for a routine run in try.

And you thought BOD patented that pass, eh?

Youtube Credit: World Rugby

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It may the unheralded younger brother of the Six Nations, but- as evidenced by Georgia’s flowing 80M try against Germany this past weekend- the Division 1A Euro Nations Cup can produce quality that wouldn’t look out of place in Europe’s Premier International tournament, the Six Nations.

Germany, who gained promotion to 1A this season in place of their relegated neighbours, Belgium, found the transition to their new division difficult; losing 64-8.

Georgia’s try, eventually scored by lock Giorgi Nemsadze, was indicative of the gaping chasm in class between the two sides.

Youtube Credit: LeFauconCrecerelle

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Regular watchers of the Pro 12 will know that, on song, Glasgow Warriors can produce Rugby of the highest calibre. Akin to a Super Rugby team, Gregor Townsend’s charges can go through the gears ruthlessly and quickly.

Last Sunday in their match away to Bath, the Scots impressively showed their wears to the wider European audience.

Even though they would eventually succumb to defeat, 20-15, the moment of the match had to belong to Glasgow’s Richie Vernon.

The number eight found himself on the end of an incisive eight pass move that filleted Bath’s defensive resistance.

Absolute class

Youtube Credit: Ruddy Darter

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On the strength of this clip alone, one could fairly deduce that Exeter have a bright future.

Recently, their U18’s played their Harlequins counterparts and the above try, from Noah Sixton, was of the highest quality. Not only were backs involved in a flowing move, but the try had it’s genesis in a scrum won against the head by the young Chiefs’ front row.

After recycling the ball through their scrum, Exeter-showing pace and wonderful support lines-go the full length of the pitch to touch down. Noah Sixton will get the credit, but, surely, this try belongs to the team as a whole.

Youtube Credit: In At The Side Media.

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Often hailed as an off the cuff player, Ian Madigan lived up to that billing with aplomb today as he caught Ulster cold with a moment of quick thinking.

Feigning to kick to touch, Madigan instead ran and burrowed his way in for a try, evading the would be tackles of Callum Black and Rodger Wilson.

The fly half’s moment of virtuoso craft proved key as Leinster would go on to defeat their interprovincial rivals, Ulster, by a score of 24-11.

Youtube Credit: Meatloaf Daly

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