Nicks Johnston
@nicksjj.bsky.social
MBA; LLM in Sports Law & Practice, specialise in governance in Rugby Union.
All views expressed are my own; shares are not necessarily endorsements.
All views expressed are my own; shares are not necessarily endorsements.
Did South African medics really argue with the referee after an IMG triggered an HIA?!?
November 15, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Did South African medics really argue with the referee after an IMG triggered an HIA?!?
I remember when an English U20s medic did this with a female referee … she didn’t back down and there were repercussions, as there should have been.
The Springbok doctor trying to argue with the ref a player who needs a HIA should stay on the pitch is kinda disgusting ngl
November 15, 2025 at 4:34 PM
I remember when an English U20s medic did this with a female referee … she didn’t back down and there were repercussions, as there should have been.
I think it will be 4 reduced to 3 with schooling - unless he admits guilt.
November 15, 2025 at 4:26 PM
I think it will be 4 reduced to 3 with schooling - unless he admits guilt.
Exactly what they should do - Trump is a bully who expects people to capitulate when he threatens them. Let’s follow Canada’s example and stand up to him … and his golf courses took UK taxpayer furlough money - any way we can get that back?!?
A counterclaim might be an interesting idea
BBC has a case against Trump. WhiteHouse Chief Press Officer called the BBC ‘100% fake news.’ Which is defamatory and untrue.
November 15, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Exactly what they should do - Trump is a bully who expects people to capitulate when he threatens them. Let’s follow Canada’s example and stand up to him … and his golf courses took UK taxpayer furlough money - any way we can get that back?!?
Absolutely this. Whilst CVC ‘only’ owns a slice of the commercial rights for both the URC and the Premiership, they’ve got a lot of clout and if they want it to happen, it will happen.
Everyone forgets the role of CVC here. They own a slice of both leagues and will think the unthinkable to ensure they return a profit on their investment. None of the premiership clubs made a profit last year and their total debt is now £340m. CVC have the RFUs balls in a vice.
Everyone should hope this doesnt happen
Because I have predicted it several times and been mocked for doing so
My smugness would be unbearable.
Because I have predicted it several times and been mocked for doing so
My smugness would be unbearable.
November 14, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Absolutely this. Whilst CVC ‘only’ owns a slice of the commercial rights for both the URC and the Premiership, they’ve got a lot of clout and if they want it to happen, it will happen.
Obviously the details have to ironed out, but this is a fantastic step.
As reported by R365 last month, SA Rugby intends to centrally contract up to 150 players for this league, creating an unprecedented professional platform for women’s rugby in South Africa.
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SA Rugby to centrally contract up to 150 players for new women's league
SA Rugby has been working tirelessly to expand opportunities for women’s players and to further professionalise the women’s game in South Africa, plans which have gained pace since the Women's Rugby W...
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November 14, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Obviously the details have to ironed out, but this is a fantastic step.
Makes me very uncomfortable when I’m on the same side as Lauren Boebert - although I’m also cynical enough to think that she and MTG have their own agendas with all of this.
November 13, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Makes me very uncomfortable when I’m on the same side as Lauren Boebert - although I’m also cynical enough to think that she and MTG have their own agendas with all of this.
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Love being reminded to do this every year. It's a win/win all round
November 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Love being reminded to do this every year. It's a win/win all round
So de Jager receives a 4 match / week ban for his full red card last Saturday …
November 12, 2025 at 8:32 AM
So de Jager receives a 4 match / week ban for his full red card last Saturday …
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1/ Eleven Dutch parties across the political spectrum from socialist to conservative have issued a joint appeal to a provincial government to build a memorial to Black American soldiers who died in World War II, to replace one removed from the Netherlands American Cemetery. ⬇️
November 10, 2025 at 9:18 AM
1/ Eleven Dutch parties across the political spectrum from socialist to conservative have issued a joint appeal to a provincial government to build a memorial to Black American soldiers who died in World War II, to replace one removed from the Netherlands American Cemetery. ⬇️
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Unfortunately, despite the officials making the correct call, yet again the player who received head contact was not subbed off for an HIA.
I have sympathy for rugby players. They’re in a hugely physical sport, which demands aggression & constant contact. Yet due to increased awareness of CTE, must balance that with threat of Y/R Card. But Lood is never legal & that tucked shoulder was always wrecking something, be it a knee, or a head.
November 8, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Unfortunately, despite the officials making the correct call, yet again the player who received head contact was not subbed off for an HIA.
Says everything about Kolisi really - team ahead of himself.
I’d have given him MoM for that!
I’d have given him MoM for that!
Kolisi made the sacrifice after De Jager's red card. PSDT's decision-making thereafter was game-shaping.
Boks had French on the run. PSDT turned down 3 pts to go for the throat.
Forwards and maul stood tall – and some crucial individual finishing by Reinach, Williams, SFM
Boks had French on the run. PSDT turned down 3 pts to go for the throat.
Forwards and maul stood tall – and some crucial individual finishing by Reinach, Williams, SFM
November 8, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Says everything about Kolisi really - team ahead of himself.
I’d have given him MoM for that!
I’d have given him MoM for that!
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So red cards do NOT ruin big matches in the end.
a man with a beard says imagine that in front of a picture
ALT: a man with a beard says imagine that in front of a picture
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November 8, 2025 at 10:27 PM
So red cards do NOT ruin big matches in the end.
Comments from today - Murrayfield does not need piped in atmosphere for a match like this; fortunately the DJ or whatever finally got that memo!
November 8, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Comments from today - Murrayfield does not need piped in atmosphere for a match like this; fortunately the DJ or whatever finally got that memo!
Please read this; it’s incredibly brave and powerful
I wrote a piece about Movember and how I'm not a mental health advocate.
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When November Ends – Three Red Kings
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November 8, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Please read this; it’s incredibly brave and powerful
Took me a minute (it’s early; I didn’t have my glasses on)
November 8, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Took me a minute (it’s early; I didn’t have my glasses on)
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"World's first potential trillionaire has killed 600,000 people, including 400,000 children" is the only headline that anyone should ever read about Elon Musk
One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
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November 7, 2025 at 1:33 AM
"World's first potential trillionaire has killed 600,000 people, including 400,000 children" is the only headline that anyone should ever read about Elon Musk
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BREAKING: JUSTICE DEPARTMENT EATS A LOSS IN 'SANDWICH GUY' CASE AS JURORS FIND DEFENDANT NOT GUILTY www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
Jury acquits D.C. 'sandwich guy' charged with chucking a sub at a federal agent
Sean Dunn faced single misdemeanor offense after federal grand jurors refused to indict him on the felony charge sought by prosecutors.
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November 6, 2025 at 7:27 PM
BREAKING: JUSTICE DEPARTMENT EATS A LOSS IN 'SANDWICH GUY' CASE AS JURORS FIND DEFENDANT NOT GUILTY www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
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The statement Beauden Barrett provided for Tadhg Beirne's disciplinary hearing.
"I take responsibility for entering contact in a high position, as that contributed to the nature of the collision."
Barrett praised Beirne for "good awareness" to prevent a more serious collision.
"I take responsibility for entering contact in a high position, as that contributed to the nature of the collision."
Barrett praised Beirne for "good awareness" to prevent a more serious collision.
November 6, 2025 at 11:11 AM
The statement Beauden Barrett provided for Tadhg Beirne's disciplinary hearing.
"I take responsibility for entering contact in a high position, as that contributed to the nature of the collision."
Barrett praised Beirne for "good awareness" to prevent a more serious collision.
"I take responsibility for entering contact in a high position, as that contributed to the nature of the collision."
Barrett praised Beirne for "good awareness" to prevent a more serious collision.
I’m intrigued that he received treatment on the flight from Chicago to the UK … does that mean ice; elevation; a theragun? Curious …
Injured Jordie Barrett to miss rest of All Blacks tour:
Injured Jordie Barrett to miss rest of All Blacks tour
Barrett was forced off in the 13th minute of New Zealand’s 26-13 win over Ireland.
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November 5, 2025 at 10:34 AM
I’m intrigued that he received treatment on the flight from Chicago to the UK … does that mean ice; elevation; a theragun? Curious …
This isn’t good - has to raise serious questions about the governance of the league.
I'm hearing from multiple sources that the #UtahWarriors will not compete in #MLR2026.
They were granted an extension to secure new funding, while has not materialised. This puts #MLR down to 6 teams, their lowest ever. I hope all players and staff land on their feet.
They were granted an extension to secure new funding, while has not materialised. This puts #MLR down to 6 teams, their lowest ever. I hope all players and staff land on their feet.
November 4, 2025 at 3:51 PM
This isn’t good - has to raise serious questions about the governance of the league.
Crap, hadn’t thought of that …
The only part of this game that’s still unclear is how significant Trump’s tariffs on Scotland will be after the shellacking.
November 1, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Crap, hadn’t thought of that …
Given what is going on in Welsh Rugby at the moment, the WRU should be producing a paper detailing all of the costs etc associated with this. Because yet again the optics are awful.
Leading UK adventure park operator, Zip World, is set to launch Zip World Cardiff at the Principality Stadium tomorrow as part of a brand-new strategic partnership with the Welsh Rugby Union
Zip World Cardiff launches at Principality Stadium
Leading UK adventure park operator, Zip World, is set to launch Zip World Cardiff at the Principality Stadium as part of a brand-new strategic partnership with the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU). The site wi...
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October 30, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Given what is going on in Welsh Rugby at the moment, the WRU should be producing a paper detailing all of the costs etc associated with this. Because yet again the optics are awful.
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Back in the day I was staunchly Warburton > AWJ as Wales Captain
I whole heartedly rescind that opinion. AWJ and Ken Owens are the real ones 🫡
I whole heartedly rescind that opinion. AWJ and Ken Owens are the real ones 🫡
October 24, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Back in the day I was staunchly Warburton > AWJ as Wales Captain
I whole heartedly rescind that opinion. AWJ and Ken Owens are the real ones 🫡
I whole heartedly rescind that opinion. AWJ and Ken Owens are the real ones 🫡