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RugbyRocks catches up with Rob Kearney: Ambassador for Optimum Nutrition
Irish International and British and Irish Lion Rob Kearney is a Brand Ambassador for Optimum Nutrition. Currently playing for Leinster, Rob is one of the stars of the game and counts a Heineken Cup win and a historic Six Nations Grand Slam amongst a glittering rugby career to date.
Rugby Rocks caught up with Rob before he headed off to Ireland camp for the upcoming summer tour to Australia and New Zealand.
RugbyRocks: Have you ever been in a band?
Rob Kearney: No…sadly
RR: Would you rather be a rugby star or a rock star?
RK: A rock star…what a lifestyle!
RR: Do any of your team-mates fancy themselves as rock stars?
RK: Yes, one or two, but I’m not naming them - except a certain number 8!
RR: Who chooses the music in the Ireland changing room? What do you listen to?
RK: Rala the bagman chooses the music. Its generally something like Christy Moore…I listen to whatever is on my Ipod though, a personal choice depending on my mood
RR: Rugby Sevens is pretty exhausting work – which ON product would you recommend for Sevens players?
RK: I’m a huge fan of their range and wouldn’t trust my nutrition to anyone else. Their products mix well, taste great and the results speak for themselves. 2:1:1 Recovery is a fantastic product as it refuels and replenishes hard-working muscles quickly and effectively.
RR: Give us a prediction for your game against New Zealand on 12 June?
RK: I hope we win, but it will be close...I’ll go with Ireland by 3-5 points!
For more information on Optimum Nutrition go to http://www.optimumnutrition.com/eu/athletes/ ON manufacture top of the range protein powders, nutritional bars, ready-to-drink sports beverages, vitamins and essential minerals. ON’s product range, renowned for its variety of great tasting flavours and ease of mixing, includes best selling products such as Gold Standard 100% Whey and Casein.
Optimum Nutrition currently sponsors leading rugby clubs Leinster, Ulster and the Cornish Pirates and is also nutritional partner to sailing team Sea Dubai and endurance athlete and adventurer Hugh Williams-Preece.
