Pic: Tributes pour in for Irish rugby icon Jack Kyle who sadly passed away this afternoon

Twitter has its say on the passing of a man widely regarded as Ireland's best ever rugby player.

JOE was saddened to hear of Jack Kyle's death this afternoon because the fly-half was one of the best players to ever have pulled on the green jersey. He was instrumental in Ireland's 1948 Grand Slam victory as well as making six Test appearances for the Lions on the tour of Australia and New Zealand in 1950. Here's what some of the game's most famous names had to say about the Ulster icon.

RIP Jack Kyle. One of the greatest players to have ever represented Ulster, Ireland and the British Irish Lions. pic.twitter.com/HjUFA5BBjf — Ulster Rugby (@UlsterRugby) November 28, 2014

Was great to have shared the day with Jack Kyle in Cardiff in 09. A thorough gentleman. Deepest sympathies to his loved ones. — Ronan O Gara (@RonanOGara10) November 28, 2014

Truly wonderful man "@RTErugby: Ireland legend Jack Kyle has died aged 88: http://t.co/1swrP5MlhQ pic.twitter.com/6cxQoqH3PF” — Miriam O'Callaghan (@MiriamOCal) November 28, 2014

Thoughts and prayers for the family & friends of the late Jack Kyle RIP @UlsterRugby @irishrugby @lionsofficial pic.twitter.com/5bXLQ9vGE7 — British&Irish Lions (@lionsofficial) November 28, 2014

A lovely memory of the wonderful Jack Kyle. I tried to get him to race Jack Charlton on Grafton St! #RIP pic.twitter.com/AeDO8TS0ba — Des Cahill (@sportsdes) November 28, 2014

So sorry to hear the sad news about the great Jack Kyle: 'one of life's gentlemen' @BrianODriscoll pic.twitter.com/MJeHI10o3B — Penguin Ireland (@BirdontheGreen) November 28, 2014

My deepest sympathies are with the family of Jack Kyle. A gentleman and one of the all time greats of our sport — Tommy Bowe (@TommyBowe14) November 28, 2014

RIP Jack Kyle. A terrific player & a proper gentleman. — Brian O'Driscoll (@BrianODriscoll) November 28, 2014

Sad to heard about Jack Kyle a true @BelfastRoyalAc, @qubrfc @UlsterRugby and @IrishRugby legend. #gentleman — Iain Henderson (@HendersonIain) November 28, 2014

Our respects to @IrishRugby legend Jack Kyle, one of the gentlemen of world rugby and part of the famous 1948 Grand Slammers #RIPJackKyle — All Blacks (@AllBlacks) November 28, 2014

Very sad to hear of the passing of @IrishRugby legend Jack Kyle.Thoughts are with his family #Gentleman — Peter Stringer (@stringer9) November 28, 2014

VIDEO: Jack Kyle reflects on winning the grand slam with Ireland in 1948 https://t.co/8AerFnNDmM — Ulster Rugby (@UlsterRugby) November 28, 2014