NPR

Some thoughts re: T2 vs T2 competition and T2 vs T1 competition T2 nations can't just wait around complaining. We need to build genuine competitions. REC (formerly ENC) is great in Europe but needs more focus on building crowds, playing in quality stadia and engaging sponsors. They should also consi...

I'm sure there will be deep introspection from everyone who immediately jumped all over the Israel bombs hospital and kills 500 civilians story, right? Right?

Oh Christ, now it’s suggesting children have been burned alive. I just saw a picture on Twitter and I’m not posting it. It was posted by an account called “libs of TikTok” 4 hours ago. Libs of TikTok is a bit dodgy so I'd wait for more confirmation on that but it wouldn't surprise. There are no wor...

Is there recognition in Israel generally that building up Hamas in order to undermine the Palestinian Authority was a mistake? The guys I work with were a bit divided on this. In a way, yes. I mean right now they're about to go in and dismantle Hamas so implicitly that does make it a mistake but I ...

I think there’s times to be more balanced/neutral, but after a murderous rampage on civilians, I’d say anyone waving a Palestine flag on the back of this has to be a fvcking cvnt. I’ve not seen Palestinian mutilated civilian bodies being paraded around by Israelis. And I’ve certainly not seen peopl...

Formal war declared. I am still not sure what Hamas were at. Derail the Israeli Saudi detente? Try and spark a full war? Why would they feel now is the time for that. The Republican posturing is predictable but Christ its unfortunate for Biden the year before an election. Support for Israel is a bi...

I think there’s times to be more balanced/neutral, but after a murderous rampage on civilians, I’d say anyone waving a Palestine flag on the back of this has to be a fvcking cvnt. I’ve not seen Palestinian mutilated civilian bodies being paraded around by Israelis. And I’ve certainly not seen peopl...

Could be worth having with Georgia, Romania, & maybe Spain putting in teams ? It doesn't need too many players to put together one team, & there's probably enough knocking around in 2nd tier leagues around Europe, & playing Sevens, to put together reasonably competitive teams They alrea...