Saving my eye was a MIRACLE! | The Open Side with Ian McKinley

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  • Опубликовано: 10 сен 2024
  • On this week's The Open Side, we talk to Ian McKinley and dive into his inspirational and game changing international career. He tells us all about his horrific accident and how saving his eye was a miracle, and how his motivation to play the game led him to Italy to try and later use the first set of protection goggles in rugby.
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Комментарии • 34

  • @WorldRugby
    @WorldRugby  3 года назад +12

    Who inspired you to start playing, watching or following rugby? Let us know in the comments.

    • @defaultyorker6096
      @defaultyorker6096 3 года назад +1

      Lockdown, really.

    • @harryclarke3428
      @harryclarke3428 3 года назад +3

      When I was 5 watching my dad in some of his last games and knowing that he scored a try against England in a 7’s game and that made me want to start playing and as I am Irish I want to run out in a green jersey.

    • @w1llsnd706
      @w1llsnd706 3 года назад +2

      My dad and Courtney lawes

    • @richardtowers7139
      @richardtowers7139 3 года назад +2

      Julian Savea and Manu Tuilagi

    • @johnstone5158
      @johnstone5158 3 года назад +2

      The captain of the 1987 All Blacks at the world cup. David Kirk. Smallest dude on the field with the biggest heart.

  • @braddaynes6885
    @braddaynes6885 3 года назад +25

    Ian has inspired players around the world, including here in South Africa. He is a true hero. Thank you for your courage Ian!

    • @WorldRugby
      @WorldRugby  3 года назад +2

      A game with no boundaries! Inspirational!

  • @martinfox5930
    @martinfox5930 3 года назад +16

    What an absolute legend that man is. Perseverance, self-belief, and push the boundaries of what is accepted. That's why I love this game. Thank you to World Rugby for showcasing Ian's story.

    • @WorldRugby
      @WorldRugby  3 года назад

      A true pioneer of the game!

  • @harryclarke3428
    @harryclarke3428 3 года назад +12

    So good to see a fellow Irish man still happy after a tough career.

  • @hoggiegaming1749
    @hoggiegaming1749 3 года назад +4

    A hero here in Ireland has given hope to many people with disabilities that you can achieve your dreams

  • @eme1468
    @eme1468 3 года назад +7

    Great interview and great interviewer didn't talk over McKinley allowed him to say what he wanted

  • @ConorNeill
    @ConorNeill 2 года назад +1

    Inspiring story of comeback from a really tough injury

  • @troberts3891
    @troberts3891 3 года назад +18

    Fantastic comeback. An inspiration.
    Whoever gouged his good eye on the pitch needs to have a long look at themselves. Disgraceful.

    • @WorldRugby
      @WorldRugby  3 года назад +1

      refused to give up, even when it looked like the only option! So awesome!

  • @TooTurboTom
    @TooTurboTom 3 года назад +3

    What an absolute hero 💪

  • @billymeeks845
    @billymeeks845 Год назад

    Hey I’m right here with you Ian. We got this.

  • @lrh5206
    @lrh5206 3 года назад +10

    I'm not crying, you're crying

    • @WorldRugby
      @WorldRugby  3 года назад +2

      It's just my 'allergies' 😪

  • @angelnoflag
    @angelnoflag 3 года назад +7

    Spanish subtitles please, I would really appreciate it

  • @SupremeBros2012
    @SupremeBros2012 3 года назад +3

    Top man, great profile in courage :)

    • @WorldRugby
      @WorldRugby  3 года назад +1

      His inner strength is off the charts!!!

  • @w1llsnd706
    @w1llsnd706 3 года назад +1

    Inspirational

  • @annefilippobertozzi7601
    @annefilippobertozzi7601 3 года назад

    Great story.

  • @jmcn34
    @jmcn34 3 года назад +1

    💙

  • @soddof7972
    @soddof7972 3 года назад +2

    I reckon a couple of my fly halves had one eye

    • @Sulu-sw3zo
      @Sulu-sw3zo 3 года назад

      Yip same, and it was as if they'd also lost the use of their ears...

  • @thabangnkopane4626
    @thabangnkopane4626 3 года назад

    No cheating

  • @kevinwalsh4633
    @kevinwalsh4633 3 года назад

    First to comment!

  • @fdsfds4620
    @fdsfds4620 3 года назад

    Hope he got paid out