text: An Irish rugby player suffered one of the most gruesome ear injuries you're likely to see while playing for Heriot's Rugby Club against the Barbarians. Injuries are a regular occurrence in rugby but it's doubtful that you're likely to see one quite as sickening as this. Davy McGregor was hurt after being caught by an opponent's hip or shorts - leaving a truly horrifying sight. Davy McGregor suffered the sickening injury to his ear while playing for Heriot's Racing Club . The former Ulster hooker took to Twitter to show off his battle scars but it's not for the feint-hearted. McGregor confirmed to Joe.ie that he was on his way to a plastic surgeon to try and salvage what was left of his ear. The Barbarians won the clash 97-31, which took place to celebrate the 125th anniversary of both sides being formed. The hooker's ear was left hanging off after playing against the Barbarians for their 125th anniversary .
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  Davy McGregor posted the gruesome ear injury on his Twitter page .
  The Heriot's Racing Club hooker had been playing against the Barbarians .