Webbo Posted 18 November 2009 Posted 18 November 2009 Sky news Cash Conversion: Rugby Kick Hits The JackpotAn amateur rugby player has struck it lucky by winning a crossbar challenge competition worth £250,000. Job Centre worker Stuart Tinner, who lives at home with his parents, hit the bar with an amazing shot from 30 metres - and all he wore on his feet were socks! The competition was held at half-time during Saracens' 24-23 victory over South Africa at Wembley. The 24-year-old, who plays hooker for Welwyn RFC fifth team in Hertfordshire, was the first of three supporters picked at random from the 46,000 crowd after applying to take part in the competition by text message. He told Sky Sports: "I guess I just kicked it as hard as I could and I don't really believe what happened. "If you're going to feel the ball then you can't have shoes on. You've got to really get a feel for the ball." Asked if he fancied a job as England kicking coach he said: "Yeah, I'll give it a go - me and Jonny would get on all right." After a few celebratory drinks with the victorious Saracens players, Stuart says he plans to buy a flat and a new car. "I have already spoken to my parents and they told me to keep my feet on the ground. They saw it on television. "This is the second best day of my life - the best was when I lost my virginity." Saracens, who are staging four matches at Wembley this season to try to increase their supporter base, took out insurance to cover the competition prize.
davieG Posted 18 November 2009 Posted 18 November 2009 "This is the second best day of my life - the best was when I lost my virginity." I wonder if the girl in question knows she's the one that's better than £250K
Father Ted Posted 18 November 2009 Posted 18 November 2009 What a guy!! He's a hooker aswell They're now saying he might not get it because the rules said that it must be a drop kick but he claims he was never told...
Sparky Posted 18 November 2009 Posted 18 November 2009 Was watching it live last night was unbelivable stuff , cheerleaders were all over him !! Saracens had just beaten the world champions and when the Sarries coach was interviewed even he spoke about the chap hitting the bar
Fosse Boy Posted 18 November 2009 Posted 18 November 2009 A mate of mine was at the game and toldme about this this morning. Unbelievable!
General Smuts Posted 19 November 2009 Posted 19 November 2009 Thats how we roll down in Herts. Fella lives just up the road from me. Might try and hit him up for a tenner.
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