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.
What the actual flying fuck is that?!?
November 16, 2025 at 9:25 AM
What the actual flying fuck is that?!?
That’s exactly it!
November 16, 2025 at 9:23 AM
That’s exactly it!
My bad - although in my defence I’ve never been close to sober when I’ve been there 🙈🤣
November 15, 2025 at 8:08 PM
My bad - although in my defence I’ve never been close to sober when I’ve been there 🙈🤣
I read somewhere today someone saying that bad regulation is worse than no regulation and I think that’s spot on.
November 15, 2025 at 8:07 PM
I read somewhere today someone saying that bad regulation is worse than no regulation and I think that’s spot on.
Chip Alley and hope they wouldn’t dare look for you?!?
November 15, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Chip Alley and hope they wouldn’t dare look for you?!?
According to the HIA protocol any obvious head contact should be an HIA.
But someone yesterday showed me the guidance from World Rugby, not public, which contradicts that. Because player welfare is so important to them 🤦♀️
But someone yesterday showed me the guidance from World Rugby, not public, which contradicts that. Because player welfare is so important to them 🤦♀️
November 15, 2025 at 7:54 PM
According to the HIA protocol any obvious head contact should be an HIA.
But someone yesterday showed me the guidance from World Rugby, not public, which contradicts that. Because player welfare is so important to them 🤦♀️
But someone yesterday showed me the guidance from World Rugby, not public, which contradicts that. Because player welfare is so important to them 🤦♀️
I think I possibly am … and the horror site is an absolute shit show this evening, with some justification.
It’s quite simple - either bin the 20 minute red card and the bunker or allow the bunker to recommend a full red.
And if the degree of danger is high, that has got to be an automatic HIA.
It’s quite simple - either bin the 20 minute red card and the bunker or allow the bunker to recommend a full red.
And if the degree of danger is high, that has got to be an automatic HIA.
November 15, 2025 at 7:47 PM
I think I possibly am … and the horror site is an absolute shit show this evening, with some justification.
It’s quite simple - either bin the 20 minute red card and the bunker or allow the bunker to recommend a full red.
And if the degree of danger is high, that has got to be an automatic HIA.
It’s quite simple - either bin the 20 minute red card and the bunker or allow the bunker to recommend a full red.
And if the degree of danger is high, that has got to be an automatic HIA.
Indeed he does. The whole thing is now a mess and isn’t helping anyone. They’ve got so many TV angles etc the referee should be able to confidently make that call.
November 15, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Indeed he does. The whole thing is now a mess and isn’t helping anyone. They’ve got so many TV angles etc the referee should be able to confidently make that call.
You are absolutely spot on with that one.
November 15, 2025 at 7:13 PM
You are absolutely spot on with that one.
I’m struggling to see how Mostert’s incident was worse than Adams. All of this desperately needs clarity.
November 15, 2025 at 6:56 PM
I’m struggling to see how Mostert’s incident was worse than Adams. All of this desperately needs clarity.
Better than a smug Matt Williams …
November 15, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Better than a smug Matt Williams …
It’s all as clear as mud!
November 15, 2025 at 6:22 PM
It’s all as clear as mud!
I think we should take the credit for this!!!
November 15, 2025 at 6:20 PM
I think we should take the credit for this!!!
Presumably the regions etc will still be responsible for paying their wages …
November 15, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Presumably the regions etc will still be responsible for paying their wages …
It would force a reset and change, which is desperately needed.
November 15, 2025 at 4:41 PM
It would force a reset and change, which is desperately needed.
She was fantastic and the medic really got in her face. The medic was disciplined for the behaviour.
November 15, 2025 at 4:41 PM
She was fantastic and the medic really got in her face. The medic was disciplined for the behaviour.
I have a feeling not that far …
November 15, 2025 at 4:38 PM
I have a feeling not that far …
That’s awful - World Rugby etc should make it a contractual obligation
November 15, 2025 at 4:28 PM
That’s awful - World Rugby etc should make it a contractual obligation
I believe you’re right - it certainly wasn’t meant as a compliment, and in their defence, they held up a lot better than expected!
November 15, 2025 at 4:25 PM
I believe you’re right - it certainly wasn’t meant as a compliment, and in their defence, they held up a lot better than expected!
I think we should take the credit for this!
November 15, 2025 at 4:24 PM
I think we should take the credit for this!
I think you’re absolutely right.
November 15, 2025 at 4:23 PM
I think you’re absolutely right.