@No-Quarter said in The Semenya Rule:

We can file this away under "no shit"

https://amp.theguardian.com/science/2019/oct/15/testosterone-boosts-womens-athletic-performance-study-shows?__twitter_impression=true

Yep, but some argued against it and there was suprisingly little evidence to look at when that indian sprinter (Chand?) challenged the rulings.

I'm in the 'not surprised' category, but that didn't stop me accidentally getting into a bustup with someone as I'm not 'woke' enough. I think people should live their lives and present however they like, but think female competitive sport is a protected class and I'm comfortable with restrictions. Therefore, I'm a hater.

@canefan said in RWC: All Blacks v Ireland (QF2):

So he wants Owens to ref the breakdown. Does that mean he wants him to stop Ireland trying to slow the ball down on the deck?

oh, my sides! Ireland are worried about NZ playing Owens??? FFS

Weather forecast - warm but rainy.

Will Ireland handle it?

https://www.accuweather.com/en/jp/tokyo/226396/daily-weather-forecast/226396?day=4

@Nepia said in Raeburn Shield:

@nzzp said in Raeburn Shield:

@taniwharugby said in Raeburn Shield:

@mariner4life said in Raeburn Shield:

sorry Daves we've totally derailed the thread!

you make it sound like that never happens, ever...rather than pretty much every thread, ever!

It'd never happen. We should put Hammett in charge, he'll sort us out

I reckon I'm the kind of bog standard average he'd like, so I'll be safe ... you flair posters are f**ked though.

Flair, or X FACTOR???

@taniwharugby said in Raeburn Shield:

@mariner4life said in Raeburn Shield:

sorry Daves we've totally derailed the thread!

you make it sound like that never happens, ever...rather than pretty much every thread, ever!

It'd never happen. We should put Hammett in charge, he'll sort us out

Got some mates coming, have a busy day with birthday parties. Settle into couch with some tasty craft beer, try not to get too slammed too quickly. Avoid drinking firewater with my Czech mate (and probably lose).

Can't wait! Going to be awesome... have cleared my calendar Monday morning so Sunday can be fun as well

@Davesofthunder said in Raeburn Shield:

Really need to hit a critical mass to make it successful and that will be through a mixture of platforms.

You may find that a kickstarter drives engagement too. Depending on how much you're talking, it could mobilise a bunch of people and raise the profile significnatly

@Davesofthunder I'd get into a crowdfunding campaign for sure.

any sponsorship opportunities?

Caught some of the Packers Lions yesterday.

Stink arse refereeing calls cost the Lions big time. 4 and 21 turned into a first down on a bollocks facemask call. Can understand why people are blowing up on it.

That, and seeing receivers get mugged without DPI makes me shake my head at times.

Clearly, refereeing controversies are everywhere

@Stargazer said in Judiciary Happenings:

As expected:

Bundee Aki suspended for 3 games

If they didn't it would have been a travesty.