Crowe to journo: "You"re a plonker who got shirty"

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YOU don’t mess with Russell Crowe.

One Irish journo learnt that lesson the hard way after she took on the actor and lost.

The Aussie actor labelled reporter Niamh Walsh a “plonker” on Twitter last night for her embarrassing interview “fail” after she dared to suggest Crowe didn’t know where Ireland was.

While on the red carpet for the premiere of his new film Noah, Walsh asked Crowe if he would ever consider bringing his team the South Sydney Rabbitohs to Ireland to play against their national team.

“Well you see, the South Sydney Rabbitohs play Rugby League,” Crowe said, “which is more of a hybrid version of the game.”

Crowe during the Irish premiere of Noah.
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And it all went downhill from there.

“I know, but just as kind of a test match to get the two loves together?” she replied.

To which Crowe added: “You understand what I’m saying? It’s a different sport, rugby union is a 15 man sport, rugby league is a 13 man sport. Totally different rules. But thanks for bringing it up.”

When Walsh didn’t like his response, she brought up the fact that he had earlier referred to Ireland as being “in the UK”, but that didn’t end well either.
Watch the below video to see how it panned out:

After Walsh took another dig at Crowe on Twitter and labelled herself a “fearless journo”, Crowe decided to fire back:

Hey @niamhie11 are you watching the match? Oh wait you know nothing about rugby!!! Lol

mdash; Eoin Murphy (@eoinmurphy22) March 29, 2014

@eoinmurphy22 at least I know geography.. Ireland is not in the UK. #fearlessjourno

mdash; Niamh Walsh (@niamhie11) March 29, 2014

@niamhie11 @eoinmurphy22 fearless journo my ass. Youre just a plonker who didnt get the answer youd predetermined amp; you got shirty.fail

mdash; Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) March 31, 2014

However, Walsh found little support among her Irish followers when she tried yet again to reiterate Crowe’s lack of knowledge of Ireland.

@niamhie11 @russelcrowe best leave it off love. Put the spade down and step away from the hole.

mdash; Cian Rowlands (@Cianrowlands) March 31, 2014

@niamhie11 @russelcrowe @EvokeToday youre an embarrassment to this country for you trying to use that statement to hide your stupidity

mdash; Mark Finnegan (@finnegan339) March 31, 2014

@niamhie11 @russelcrowe @EvokeToday for the love of jaysus just stop

mdash; Luke O Faolain (@FaolainLuke) March 31, 2014

And one final word from Crowe. HE LOVES IRELAND.

I know Ireland is a sovereign nation. You can imply I dont love Ireland but it wont stick, love the place, love the people.

mdash; Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) March 31, 2014

Crowe and his Noah co-stars attended the London premiere of the film last night, where he was joined by Hugh Jackman.

Russell Crowe and Hugh Jackman attend the UK premiere of “Noah” at Odeon Leicester Square
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Rusty looks like the cat that got the cream alongside co-stars Jennifer Connelly and Emma Watson.
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Crowe to journo: "You"re a plonker who got shirty"