Kinda sick of us players staying quiet on some of this stuff. I can't stand that I have to play this game that I love with people, like Folau, who say what he's saying
My cousin and her partner, and my Aunty and her partner are some of the most kind, caring & loving people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. To think that I play against someone that says they'll go to Hell for being gay disgusts me. ๐ณ๏ธโ๐๐ณ๏ธโ๐๐ณ๏ธโ๐
Can't quite put into words how much this one hurts. Always said publicly that Sean deserves everything he gets because he works so hard for it. But he doesn't deserve this. That first day back at Chiefs HQ next season is gonna hurt walking in and not seeing you there brother. RIP
Well done Nick! You're inspiring and helping so many kids around the world with this ๐ณ๏ธโ๐๐ณ๏ธโ๐
And well done all
@leinsterrugby
for being so supportive, great to see such an inclusive culture you guys have. No wonder you have so much success ๐๐ผ๐๐ผ
๐ | Scrum-half Nick McCarthy has spoken publicly for the first time about his sexuality.
He now hopes that sharing his experience will be encouraging and provide hope to others. ๐
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#LeinsterRugby
#FromTheGroundUp
Legend! Hugely influential moment for so many young people, rugby players especially, who might be questioning their sexuality. Much respect, Campbell ๐ซก
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Classi K.O !
Nos Parisiens remportent le choc des Stades pour nos 140 ans.
Joyeux anniversaire Paris โค๏ธ๐
#SFPST
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@thepaulwilliams
It's the Adidas balls we use here mate. They're light as a feather and soft as. Can get them to swing whichever way you want and waaaaay more susceptible to the slightest wind
Honestly, don't think anything will wind me up more than people who stand up on domestic flights once it's touched down, and then push past everyone on the plane.
Finally getting around to checking my Twitter. Massive thank you to all those for the messages over the past week, it's been overwhelming. Man the support this year has been unreal, can't thank you guys enough. Going to a World Cup yewwww beeeeauty!! ๐ค๐ผ๐ค๐ผ
One of the all time great days! First Hole in One. 15th hole
@tiekegolfestate
. 150m in, tail wind. Tried to draw around an 8-iron, stayed straight. Hit the little bank on the right, trickled towards the hole and bang, in. Unreal!
Underrated reason why moving to France has been an epic option. Live sport.
Tomorrow:
7am: Wahs
9am: Chiefs v Canes
9:30am-1:30pm: NRL
All arvo & Evening: The Masters & European Champions cup rugby.
Meant to be 26ยฐC & ๐ in Paris tomorrow but I don't think I'll leave the couch
Seen a fair few tries in my time. But I've never seen a better individual try than this one. Absolute pleasure watching Flash do this live. "He make fast people look... not fast"
Andrew Strawbridge, our assistant coach and waterboy, is running around with a rainbow flag on the front of his jersey tonight. F'kn love that!!
#equality
#CHIvBLU
How good is the Under 85s comp! What an end to the final. Souther Bushpigs ๐๐ผ๐๐ผ can't wait to play in that comp when I'm done with professional footy. Must be nice not having to tackle 120kg+ front rowers every week ๐
Did anyone complete the final challenge of beating the All Blacks with Japan down 27-3? Grates me that I could never do it.
All time greatest game regardless. Laksanasompong, Mather & Ofahengaue are cult heroes I'll never forget.
#ward4
THEY DON'T MAKE THEM LIKE THAT ANYMORE
25 years ago today, Jonah Lomu Rugby was released. It remains the greatest rugby game ever made. Highlight for this was listening to about 10 mins worth of
@brad_weber9
's Bill McLaren impressions.
#DementedMole
Watch the new
#FamilyGuy
Short! Stewie and Brian travel inside Peterโs body to explain how vaccines work.
Have questions about the COVID-19 vaccines? Visit for the most accurate and timely facts so we can all get back to the moments we love and miss most.
Played with Zane Kapeli for a few years at Waikato. He was always the guy, whenever we had a tackling drill during training, that you'd move as far away from as possible. This is why โฌ๏ธโฌ๏ธ
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Leinster Rugby can confirm the signing of Jordie Barrett, on a short-term deal next season.
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#FromTheGroundUp
Sad news hearing this. On behalf of all of us
@ChiefsRugby
Rest in Peace Mikey, we'll miss having you around. A great journalist and a Chiefs fan through and through โค๏ธ๐๐ค
Never thought I'd ever play 50 Super games but to get here for a team I love is an unreal feeling. Even better sharing it with one of my good mates
@AntonLB95
. Started out together as young pups in 2014 and now here we are
#chiefsmana
Hey team, the absolute legend that is
@liammessam
has kindly donated his game worn Chiefs jersey, the one he wore in his 179th and last game for
@chiefsrugby
against the Hurricanes in Wellington, to help raise funds for Sam McNicol's mother Julia
Really feel for our fans! 1 home game out of 5 for us this SRTT ๐ฌ How about you lot
@SuperRugby
, or whoever is running it, change next week's game against the Tahs, to at home in Hamilton. That way we all get two home games
Cheers for your support, Jase! Always appreciated. They can't pick everybody though so some of us have to miss out. Nature of the beast. Silver lining is I'll be available for the Magpies all season and I cannot wait to get stuck in!
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Sรฉrieux, nos Parisiens lancent leur saison par une belle victoire en terre catalane !
#USAPSFP
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@AiwaysFrance
Wishing Michael Allardice & Tiaan Falcon all the best for their next venture to Japan ๐ฏ๐ต
FULL STORY โก๏ธ
Thanks for your commitment to our club, go well lads ๐
#ChiefsMana
Here it is Chiefs Whฤnau, your 2024 Gallagher Chiefs squad โค๏ธ๐๐ค
Let us know below who you are most excited to see next season!
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Well said Walshy! One of the all time greats. There's a reason why players love playing with him. We see the work and influence on teams and matches no one else does. Hell of a career me ol mate ๐ซก๐ซก
Sometimes in your career, you get to work with a truly outstanding person and performer. Sam Cane announced his retirement from international rugby yesterday. He will close that chapter at the end of the year. ๐งต๐
Go well in Japan Lachlan! Thank you for the outstanding service youโve given to our club & jerseyโค๏ธ๐๐ค
#ChiefsMana
#ChiefsWh
ฤnau
FULL STORY โ
Even in Hawaii I can find a rugby field! One of the most picturesque spots to do some pre season fitness, right under Diamond Head
#rugbyhawaii
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Hey team! Just a reminder that these are a number of items still available to win via donation to my give-a-little page raising funds for people in Hawkes Bay still heavily affected by Cyclone Gabrielle.
Does anyone know of any organisations that we can donate food/clothing to that's getting it to people in need in Hawkes Bay? Feeling bloody hopeless being away from home and seeing what everyone is going through but wanna help out in some way.
"Yeah Flem so I averaged 8.17 runs for the First XI back in 2008. So I'd probably be with you in the IPL if I'd chosen cricket instead."
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@anthonyniterl
Hey team, next give away announcement!
Massive thanks to
@rubytui
for donating her signed Black Ferns 7s jersey to the Hawkes Bay flood relief fund-raiser. Very generous of you Ruby, appreciate ya!
NAU MAI, HAERE MAI E HOA ๐๐ฝ
The magician pulling the strings at the Hawke's Bay Magpies has joined the Moana Pasifika whฤnau for 2022 ๐ฅ
@SuperRugbyNZ
@SuperRugby
@hbmagpies
Read more here:
Final update on my
@hawkesbayfoundation
fund-raiser. In the Super Rugby Final v Crusaders I made 41 passes. Taking my season total to 771. I'll be donating $82 for my last game, taking the total donated from me for the season to $1542.
Damn, just when you thought we were progressing in this area. NZ in LAST place for LGBT inclusion in sport. "One-third of Kiwis who do come out then face homophobic abuse, and the problem is most common in male team sports, where the..
Hey team, I'm running a fund-raiser for
@hawkesbayfoundation
Cyclone Relief Fund. Be in to win one of my All Blacks Test jerseys and other ABs and Super Rugby memorabilia. Details in the video, on my previous post and the link is in my bio!
๐ช๐ฝ This is what it means! Napier Boys' High School are the new holders of the Moascar Cup - the Secondary School version of the Ranfurly Shield.
Their first defence is against Tauranga Boys' College on August 8.
FULL HIGHLIGHTS โก๏ธ
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@skysportnz
You've called me many a thing in my career, Sumo. But "an itch that can't be scratched: the hobbit sized halfback of bad dreams" might just take the cake. Bravo ๐๐ผ๐๐ผ๐
Shout out to the Storm medical staff and ambulance officers who did a great job with Paps last night. Also big thanks to Dr Ben Forster (Ankle surgeon) for coming in late to sort him at hospital.
The man himself
@SamCane7
has put one of his
@AllBlacks
test jerseys up for auction to help raise funds for Sam McNicol's mother, Julia and her battle with Acral Melanoma, for which treatment isn't funded here in NZ. Link to the auction is here: