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Also, I don’t understand the Hockings contesting for the kick off. I thought World Rugby stopped the 1 person lifters after Folau’s banning?

Jesus the Sharks were woeful. You could make an argument that the Reds forced them into some of those errors, but the amount of drop ball they had near try scoring opportunities would probably have given me a heart attack if I was a fan! I think the Sharks wingers demonstrated how wingers can...

Yet there are plenty of people in the Rugby community who have explicitly said the opposite; James Haskell - https://external-preview.redd.it/5yk8ZRznjcA11EtGYC7j2Ewc_612kpSALkVtuSaq2Rw.jpg?width=384&auto=webp&s=fcdcf374ac5a954a663167b275579d9a986bc453 Nigel Owens -...

Interesting take on the saga by Genia https://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/wallabies/cant-be-spreading-hate-what-genia-cant-cop-about-selfish-folau/news-story/5be4cf9d9d59697702e506ba45e444e9 Even if Folau is found not to have breached any CoC’s, that’s two senior players saying they don’t want...

5 CODE OF CONDUCT – SPECTATORS/PARENTS 5.10 Use Social Media appropriately. By all means share your positive experiences of Rugby but do not use Social Media as a means to breach any of the above expectations and requirements of you as a Participant of Rugby. Social Media means any form of...

Turinui confirmed on the latest rugby ruckus that the Collective Bargaining Agreement that all Australian Rugby Players are on the same contract which cannot be altered. Therefore no such clause could be inserted into Folau's latest contract. Interesting that it appears the only news agencies...

Peter FitzSimons through twitter has given a different take on the post by Israel; My office doesn't have a dress code persay, but I can't imagine I'd be allowed back to work if I rocked up wearing a similar shirt.

Hahah, I popped onto the Reds website wanting to check if Samu would be rested post bye-week and saw the announcement. Interns at Reds HQ must be itching to knock off early for the Easter break!

St.George Queensland Reds v Sharks – Jonsson Kings Park, Durban on April 19 at 11:15pm AEST 1. Harry Hoopert – Brothers* 2. Alex Mafi – Bond University 3. Taniela Tupou – Brothers 4. Izack Rodda – Easts 5. Lukhan Salakaia-Loto – Souths 6. Angus Scott-Young – University of Queensland 7. Liam...

I honestly don’t think you read anything I posted if that’s your takeaway. The social environment 10/20/30+ years ago clearly demonstrated many minority groups were persecuted because they were different. The blasé attitude you have about Israel’s post highlight how oblivious you are to those...

I'll wait and read the judgment, the only two news organisations reporting about it is The Australian and The Courier Mail. You should understand my reservations for taking one take of the decision. No, you only think that because people who had contrary views to yours were afraid to voice...

Perhaps I'm not articulating myself all that well so I will try to talk to your examples. Colin I think is the only true example of a person being persecuted for their beliefs. Him kneeling doesn't cause any harm to anyone or perpetuate an environment that could cause harm. Him kneeling...

Thanks for clarifying Half. Regarding the highlighted part. What happens in a world were RA doesn't terminate Israel's contract, docks him a few weeks pay and the status quo remains. However, the largest sponsor RA has (and one that heavily subsidizes the largest cost the Wallabies and Super...

A few things Half. This whole issue is more than 'someone is offended' at something 'trivial' said by a nobody. For most people, they're able to brush it off. However, there are vulnerable people in our society who are facing issues about their sexuality. Through the last four decades or so, the...

Agree completely. I don't think there's anything malicious with Izzy and sometime down the track I'm sure an ex-player will confide in him that he played with an athlete who was gay and it'll shock Izzy. As Reg pointed out, the Rugby Ruckus' Podcast with Dave Oliver was extremely insightful...

Agreed with that. Reading Billy's take on the situation If Izzy said something along those lines then I doubt there would be this level of outrage.

No-one is being offended on others behalf. People are saying, Israel shouldn't be spouting this bullshit when he's specifically be contracted not to. There's absolutely no need for him to express his views on who and shouldn't go to a made up hell. I suggest you read up on those the numbers...

Because there are plenty of you girls and boys who are at a confusing time in their lives learning about their sexuality and are told by one of Australia’s biggest stars that what they’re feeling isn’t normal and are a lesser human being in their eyes. This issue isn’t just about those older...

Gel, they did exactly what you described. https://www.rugbyau.com/news/2019/04/10/statement-regarding-israel-folau-social-media-post 10 April Then a day later 11 April https://www.rugbyau.com/news/2019/04/11/rugby-australia-and-nsw-rugby-union-statement-regarding-israel-folau...

Why not jump on the easy PR bandwagon and say no thanks to him? Behind the scenes, I'm sure RA and the NRL have an mutual understanding not to sign each others wayward stars.