Well would you look at who we spotted having a smashing good time in the sunshine.

Ahead of some serious training in preparation for the World Cup it looks some of our favourite Irish rugby stars are indulging in some much needed R&R. Surely this is how all high-performance athletes blow off some steam ahead of their big competitions, right?

The lads do look like they’re in good form though, and we do give some recognition to the Kearney brothers for representing their Leinster colours.

Surely that bright blue was eye catching enough to distract the competition. We’re not going to lie, it certainly caught our eye while we were mid-scroll on Instagram. 

Here they are working on their hand-eye coordination:

 

A video posted by jordimurphy (@jordimurphy) on Jul 23, 2015 at 4:49am PDT

They also enjoy a nice sunset:

 

Couldn't pick a better group to get my downtown with #r&r

A photo posted by Rob Henshaw (@robhenshaw) on Jul 23, 2015 at 12:16pm PDT

Having a spot of banter over some dinner:

 

A photo posted by Ian Madigan (@ian.madigan) on Jul 23, 2015 at 1:44pm PDT

They just can't stay away from the beach!

 

A photo posted by Dave Kearney (@dave.kearney) on Jun 18, 2015 at 8:43am PDT

It's certainly nice to see that some people are enjoying their summer season. Let us never forget the summer of blue shorts. 

Thanks guys!