The Rugby Thread

[RichC]

Matera reinstated as captain and suspension has been lifted

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/55170028

[Zapater]

Saw that, doesn't do wonders for World Rugby trying to change the old boys club, privileged white male image to an inclusive game for everyone. Especially when (presumably) privileged, white males help the same kind out of a jam like this without repercussions.

[paulg]

Saw that, doesn't do wonders for World Rugby trying to change the old boys club, privileged white male image to an inclusive game for everyone. Especially when (presumably) privileged, white males help the same kind out of a jam like this without repercussions.

Are World Rugby actually trying to change this?

[Zapater]

Are World Rugby actually trying to change this?

Well I don't know what their branding comms strategy is exactly or looked at their messaging in any depth, but it is something which has been spoken about. A quick look on their website suggests that they would like to change people's perceptions - particularly new players/supporters. If they actually give a **** and what's being done on an administration level is a different story.

https://passport.worldrugby.org/?page=beginners&language=en

https://www.world.rugby/the-game/game-participation

https://www.world.rugby/organisation/about-us

Plenty of clichés. 'Solidarity', a game for all, women growth plan etc. Also littered with pictures/videos of developing minorities, women and people with disabilities (hope this is politically correct terminology).

[paulg]

Sorry, I didn’t mean to hold you up as the one accountable for it!

I watched he Dan Leo doco on Amazon, about the exploitation of Pacific Island players, and it really was depressing stuff. Particularly how the World Rugby authorities both benefit from but also push responsibility for the players back onto the Pacific Island nations themselves.

[Irishnev]

Not great from either side Buzzo but we won

[Buzzo]

I missed the first half where ‘apparently’ we were quite good.

The yellow was incredibly harsh.

Second half was like every Ireland v Scotland match of the last 10 years. We couldn’t lay a glove on you.

We’ve brought some players into the fold this autumn, and Duhan looks like he is going to be awesome, 3 try’s already. But other than that more of the same from us.

Your forwards win games for you. Backs lack a bit of imagination.

[Irishnev]

I missed the first half where ‘apparently’ we were quite good.

The yellow was incredibly harsh.

Second half was like every Ireland v Scotland match of the last 10 years. We couldn’t lay a glove on you.

We’ve brought some players into the fold this autumn, and Duhan looks like he is going to be awesome, 3 try’s already. But other than that more of the same from us.

Your forwards win games for you. Backs lack a bit of imagination.

When it’s an arm wrestle we win but so blunt in the backs - hard to watch one out runners. Not seeing much, if any progression under Farrell after a year

[Buzzo]

Good start by the French. Matching England in the collisions, but playing with more structure and front foot ball.

England smashing the leather off it as per.

[Buzzo]

This may be the most kicks I’ve ever seen in a Rugby match.

[Irishnev]

This may be the most kicks I’ve ever seen in a Rugby match.

Clearly you don’t watch Ireland

[Buzzo]

Farrell doesn’t want to win this.

[Buzzo]

Hard earned win from England against a scratch French team.

[Buzzo]

Clearly you don’t watch Ireland

It’s boring.

[Irishnev]

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Now lads.......

A few I’d argue against - maybe The Beast, North, Parisse and Ben Smith