Bird the word at Kent and Ron goes wrong on the oche – Friday’s sporting social

England paid tribute to record-breaker in waiting Ben Youngs ahead of his 115th cap.

Jackson Bird has signed for Kent (Jason O’Brien/PA) (PA Archive)

Sports stars and clubs across the world continue to provide an insight into their lives on social media.

Here, the PA news agency looks at some of the best examples from February 25.

Football

Zlatan hit the target.

Rio Ferdinand was enjoying watching the big names.

German language skills not required as Wolfsburg Women provocatively previewed their Champions League clash with Arsenal.

Ledley King and Tottenham honoured a ‘local legend’.

Ryan Taylor cheekily greeted a former team-mate.

Ademola Lookman hailed Leicester progress.

Wilfred Ndidi sent a message of support to anybody suffering from mental health issues.

Cricket

Bird was the word at Kent.

Time flies!

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The season cannot come soon enough for Northamptonshire.

Ian Bell was on the red carpet.

Darts

Oops.

Rugby Union

England paid tribute to their record-breaker in waiting ahead of his 115th cap.

Motor Racing

Formula One’s colours were on display at pre-season testing.

Boxing

Josh Taylor was ready for war.