How can you call an exceptionally talented, CURRENT professional sports person โfailedโ? You write horrible and belittling words about Danny, why, because you simply disagree with him/ his views. THIS is what needs to stop.
I think this little girl would struggle to believe the journey she was about to start.....! But itโs now time to start the next chapter ๐โค๏ธ
#retired
To everyone who I have shared this hectic journey with and met along the way, thank you for all the love, support & memories โบ๏ธ
Actually blows my mind how many people seriously lack normal, day to day manners. Saying please or thank you, acknowledging when you stop to let them past, holding doors etc etc! It DOESNโT COST ANYTHING to be politeโฆ
In my opinion this is right for the game at the moment, as it is supported by science/current research on the safety of players.
You may agree or disagree with my view, but either way, everyone should be entitled to share their opinion without the fear of judgment or hate!
RFU Council votes in favour of change to gender participation policy
For more information:
Gender Participation Policy - Frequently Asked Questions
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RFU Gender Participation Video
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I am enormously grateful and feel very blessed to have represented my country for such a long period of time. Through the thick and thin, I have so many incredible memories and made friends that I will always treasure. Thank you
#109
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I nominate this the best video since the start of lockdown. Mystery man/athlete thank you ๐๐ผ RT if agree, or post your nomination below!
#SaturdaySpecial
The reasons why itโs difficult to allow transgender women to play a contact sport like rugby are plain to see in this article โShe folded a girl like a deckchair during a gameโ โ..Kelly, 33, accepts transgender women may have an advantage in terms of size and strengthโ
#safety1st
The sheer domination in this race (and significant progress in rankings) highlights the physical advantages biological men have when competing directly against biological women. Everyone has a place in sport, but this level of unfairness to be allowed is mind-boggling ๐คฏ
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Lia Thomas is the
@IvyLeague
champion in the 500 free. Her time of 4:37.32 is a new pool record.
Catherine Buroker finishes in second.
#FightOnPenn
Just told a random guy his lace was undone whilst heading down to the tube. He ushered me away & rolled his eyes. He then tripped over onto his knees getting off the escalator. Karma m.f ๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ
Iโm genuinely shocked that the RFU and USA Rugby have decided to not follow or adhere to the guidelines set by the global governing body World Rugby.
This has made me quite emotional! ๐ฅฒ. I couldnโt be prouder of
@SaraCoxRef
โฆ someone who quietly continues to achieve so much. This is a massive milestone and itโs just simply brilliant!
This is class. Someone at the top of their game for years! Congratulations to Amy on such a significant moment and hat tip to those supporting this to happen ๐๐ผ๐๐ผ๐๐ผ
A piece of history in Canberra this morning as Amy Perrett becomes the first woman to referee a Super Rugby game ๐
Brumbies v Western Force live now on Sky Sports Arena ๐บ
Devastating to finish in the fourth spot ๐ข... but my oh my have these girls have done Great Britain, our amazing sport of rugby, past & current players, friends, family and themselves proud. Effort on effort โค๏ธ
#Rugby7s
#Olympics
18 years ago today I achieved a dream and received my first cap. Little did I know what would happen over the next 15years or that I had unintentionally dressed like Harry Hill in this pic ๐๐น
In the 90โs I played mini rugby with the boys, & parents regularly shouted โtackle her sheโs only a girlโ...unfortunately their sons then got the full force of my anger, as I ran over them! Itโs so sad to read this disrespectful behaviour is STILL happening on sidelines ๐
This is 7yo Darcy, sheโs footy mad, and plays in a supportive team of boys. Unfortunately the adults watching pitch side are horrific. Darcyโs mum posted this message (with permission to share) to highlight both her daughterโs passion, and her frustration as a parent. ๐โฝ๏ธโค๏ธ
These contracts are fundamental for the future of the womenโs game in England. I know the players will relish this opportunity & I am sure this will allow them to take the game to the next level ๐๐น
Have your say....
LIKE if you enjoyed yesterdayโs
#EngvBar
fixture.
RETWEET if you think there should be a double header for a womenโs
@Barbarian_FC
v
@EnglandRugby
test match! ๐๐น๐
I am genuinely amazed that in this day & age, the amount of people (men & women) feeling it necessary to belittle, criticise & completely disrespect the female commentators at the
#WorldCup2018
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๐ 15-year career
๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ 82
@EnglandRugby
caps
๐ 47 tries
ONE. LAST. MATCH...
Laureus Ambassador
@nolli15
runs out for
@Barbarian_FC
in her final international ๐
So we decided to surprise her with a few messages from some very special fans....
We're not crying, you are!
MASSIVE from the
@teamgb
7s girls. Heart, passion, desire! Defence the best Iโve seen it ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐ผ
#Olympics
Semi-finals time!!!!!!!!!!
@GBRugbySevens
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I donโt even know where to start with this. A CURRENT premiership & international player is having to self fund an operation on the back of an injury sustained training?!
Surely as a sport we need to look long and hard at what is prioritised to protect/support players? ๐คฏ๐คฌ
Bizarre having match day feels (nerves & excitement) when youโre not playing! BUT itโs because Iโm commentating on my first live menโs
@SixNationsRugby
game today with
@ITVRugby
๐๐ผ๐คช
#IrevIta
tune in from 2:45pm
Unreal work from
@EnglandRugby
referee
@SaraCoxRef
... sheโs now taken charge of every single major final in the game.
Commonwealth Games final โ
World Cup 7s final โ
And now .... Olympic final! โ
Simply class ๐๐ผ๐ฅ๐๐ผ๐ฅ๐๐ผ๐ฅ๐๐ผ
I have been literally blown away I am by the love and messages sent to me over the past few days! Thank you to each and every person for taking the time to get in touch ๐
On
#IWD
we talk about being confident, being brave and being able to enjoy & push for new challenges ... having someone to support you, push you and be brutally honest when needed makes a HUGE difference. Thanks
@davidflatman
for everything you do for me
#fwends
Gutted to have lost but what a test match! French rugby really has set the bar in terms of support. Itโs everyoneโs responsibility to make sure this becomes the norm! ๐๐ผ๐๐ผ๐น๐
And thatโs a wrap for the
#6Nations2018
... proud to be a part of a record breaking tournament in so many ways. Womenโs rugby is flying high, letโs keep it that way! ๐น๐
I totally disagree with this. Given where SA are currently in their progressive journey, one of their most influential & long standing players was retiring, they finished playing world number 1, & culturally how much they lean to singing & dancing. This was a pleasure to watch.
"What rankled, was the sight of the South Africans celebrating after their biggest ever World Cup defeat. They were singing and dancing."
@danielgallan
asks whether we should hold the men and women Springboks to the same standard.
#RWC2021
One more sleep till the squad meet up ๐๐ผ .... big week ahead for the
@barbarians_fc
as we prepare to take on the
@englandrugby
#RedRoses
๐๐น Still time to get tickets AND ... itโs our game then the menโs, so double the fun!!! ๐โซ๏ธโช๏ธ
WHAT. A. SQUAD! Beyond excited for this! What it means for the womenโs game is huge but on a personal level this is honestly one of my biggest achievements ๐โค๏ธ
NO ONE should be able to hide behind โeveryone is allowed their own opinionโ ... when they write vile and horrendously personal comments to, or about someone via social media. Anyone found to be โtrollingโ should be held accountable.
Following some horrific online abuse directed at one of Ireland's top referees Andrew Brace, he has been stood down for the Toulouse-Exeter Champions Cup tie
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Huge scoreline and we should all acknowledge the brilliant performance from Ireland ๐๐ผ๐๐ผ๐๐ผ
Thereโs lots of discussion about current support levels the WRU are providing the girls, but for me alarm bells rang VERY loud when Rachael Taylor resigned just weeks ago.
I miss those hugs from my team mates๐ฅฐ ... and what a splendid array of dubious hairstyles! Thank you for sharing these memories
@rugbyworldcup
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What a moment. Emotional seeing all the celebrations! Special special times for some incredibly talented women and the legacy they have created for years to come โค๏ธ๐
Thank you so much to everyone for taking the time to message today, totally overwhelming & sorry I canโt reply to them all! I am incredibly proud (& lucky) to have been able to step away from playing both country & club on my own terms, & super excited for the next chapter โค๏ธ
Legends arenโt made by achievements alone...but by the way they hold themselves, inspire & encourage everyone around them, & put their body on the line for their team, & their country, over & over again!
@RockyClark_1
YOU ARE A TRUE LEGEND ๐นโค๏ธ๐
#137
#myhero
Just a thought...with animals not being able to carry the virus, could we lend our isolated neighbours them for a few hours each day/ week for company? Could really help with mental health/ loneliness...?
Fitting end for this legend to bow outโฆPlayer of the match at Twickenham ๐๐ผ๐ค๐ค
@Barbarian_FC
Congratulations on everything you have achieved & have done for our wonderful game
@katymc10
๐ฅฐKnowing how much you like to party, I have a feeling tonight will be fun! Enjoy it bud x
Fans are back for the
@SixNationsRugby
โฆ so wanted to give a shout out to my number one fan who was there through it all โค๏ธ
#mymum
#bigsue
Tag your number one and show them some Twitter love ๐๐ผ
Todays
@rugbyworldcup
semi finals were two of the best games of rugby Iโve watched in a long time. Players gave everything and more! Next week is going to be absolute ๐ฅ๐๐ผ
Couldnโt be prouder to take the field with these 3 amazing young ladies tomorrow. From them studying on the AASE programme at
#Hartpury
to starting shirts in the 6 Nations ๐๐ผ
#downwiththekids
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The
@BlackFerns
now hold EVERY ... yes EVERY title in the womenโs game in both 7s and 15s. Simply incredible achievement from all the players and management. And they are hosting the
@rugbyworldcup
next year ....
#sheerdominance
As Iโve now been tagged in your tweets, thanks for the feedback
@MikeBubbins
It was great to get the experience with ITV & as someone clued up on the media world you will appreciate the challenge of current delivery esp for newbies.๐ค๐ผmy next game comes quicker than your blue tick
For all those that donโt regularly follow 7s rugby โฆ NZ women have at times been untouchable. That Aussie performance is one of the best Iโve seen. Incredible game from some sensational players (on both teams)!
#CWG22
7.5hours of womens rugby on ITV this morningโฆclass! And what a showcase to finish from
@EnglandRugby
and
@FranceRugby
going toe to toe ๐๐ผ
Proud to be part of the
@ITVRugby
team and thanks to everyone behind the scenes who are making it all possible!
So here is it .... the
@Womens6Nations
fixture list. Still a little odd to see so few games but itโs awesome that they are ALL being shown live on either terrestrial tv or online (so free to view) AND no clashes! Winner winner chicken dinner ๐๐๐ผ