Sporting pictures of the Week :- 21 September

Beauden Barrett on a charm offensive.  That’s impressive although, technically, you’re meant to just kiss them.

Patriotic fever starting to grip Auckland.  Go Lion Red in Japan.

The post Ashes tapestry photo.  So much to take in here, but the highlight is probably Davey DD keeping on at Jack Leach.

Rory McIlroy plays out of a bunker during day two the BMW PGA Championship.

He’s not quite Dan Carter levels, but you can’t keep Eddie Jones out of the spotlight.

Who comes up with this stuff?  England’s Joe Marler is ready for the Rugby World Cup.

You don’t see much combat sport content on this site, but the ref from last week’s Fury fight earned his money.

And here’s some quality seating for tonight’s NZ wrestling’s big event.

 

Sub-editors are important.

So farewell then Ian Botham to SKY Sport UK commentary team.  We will remember you fondly on this site for providing so many more hits than anything else.  And this is one way to say FU on your final day at work.

Warnie Alert.

And here he is when he was playing for e-mail profanity filter United.