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Ronan O'Gara splattered on by seagull mid-punditry
This is the moment former rugby international Ronan O'Gara had a bird poop on him while he was on live punditry duties in Melbourne, Australia.
It is considered a sign of good luck, whether the person targeted feels that way is another story, but the 48-year-old took the unfortunate act in his stride.
Ronan was working as a pundit during the Australia versus British and Irish Lions Second Test series, which saw Andy Farrell's British & Irish Lions victorious on a score of 29 to 26. Pic: Sky Sports
The Aussies led for the majority of the match with the final play of the game seeing Hugo Keenan score a try to put the Lions in front for the first time — ending the game on a win.
While the Wallabies have one last attempt at victory next week, Ronan won't be on duty for Sky with the rugby star returning to La Rochelle this weekend.
The former fly-half got a heartwarming send-off from his Sky colleagues with even the seagulls getting in on the action. @skysports Good luck? Bad luck? Ronan O'Gara was given a 'gift' from the Melbourne seagulls, live on air, following the Lions' series victory 😅 #lions2025 #lionstour #britishandirishlions #lions #rugby #rugbyunion ♬ original sound – Sky Sports
Presenter Alex Payne was mid-question when the hilarious moment ensure, with Will Greenwood quick to point out that a 'bid just pooed on Ronan!'
Laughing it off, the Cork man turned to fans to point out that his shoe had been his as well as the arm of his jacket.
As being caught by a bird pooing is a sign of good luck former English rugby star Will foretold that La Rochelle would win the European Cup as well as the Top 14, much to Ronan's delight. The Aussies led for the majority of the match with the final play of the game seeing Hugo Kennan score a try to put the Lions in front for the first time — ending the game on a win. Pic: INPHO/James Crombie
The hilarious moment was shared via TikTok with Sky Sports writing: 'Good luck? Bad luck? Ronan O'Gara was given a 'gift' from the Melbourne seagulls, live on air, following the Lions' series victory.'
Social media users took to the comments to express their delight at the 'wild moment.'
One said: 'That's one wild moment! Can't believe he got that gift live on air.'
Another added: 'Can't believe the seagulls helped Ronan O'Gara like that! Talk about lucky timing!'
A third hit out: 'Normally it comes out of his mouth.'
