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.
Won’t happen now with the Nations Cup …
November 27, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Won’t happen now with the Nations Cup …
And yes, tongue firmly in cheek 🤣
November 27, 2025 at 10:43 AM
And yes, tongue firmly in cheek 🤣
It’s impossible to manage - with all of this uncertainty, players and their agents should be looking elsewhere. There are all sorts of things to consider, not least income but also important things like insurance.
November 27, 2025 at 10:39 AM
It’s impossible to manage - with all of this uncertainty, players and their agents should be looking elsewhere. There are all sorts of things to consider, not least income but also important things like insurance.
I’d like it all broken down - and if it isn’t clear in the accounts, questions should be asked at the AGM.
And yes, that consultation was quite something and not in a good way!
And yes, that consultation was quite something and not in a good way!
November 26, 2025 at 5:06 PM
I’d like it all broken down - and if it isn’t clear in the accounts, questions should be asked at the AGM.
And yes, that consultation was quite something and not in a good way!
And yes, that consultation was quite something and not in a good way!
Tindall’s charm offensive in Australia obviously worked well 🙈🤣
November 26, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Tindall’s charm offensive in Australia obviously worked well 🙈🤣
You make a really good point - the women’s game shouldn’t just copy the men’s but should look at what would work for them. Because it will be different.
November 26, 2025 at 5:04 PM
You make a really good point - the women’s game shouldn’t just copy the men’s but should look at what would work for them. Because it will be different.
I’d love to know how much they’re paying Portas and the various others involved …
November 26, 2025 at 10:59 AM
I’d love to know how much they’re paying Portas and the various others involved …
Another consultation; more time and money wasted … really not a great way to run a business never mind a sporting governing body.
November 26, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Another consultation; more time and money wasted … really not a great way to run a business never mind a sporting governing body.
I’ve had it once; utterly revolting. Pecan pie on the other hand is a winner!
November 26, 2025 at 9:05 AM
I’ve had it once; utterly revolting. Pecan pie on the other hand is a winner!
And they’re clearly pissed off or they wouldn’t have played this hand yet or so publicly …
November 26, 2025 at 9:01 AM
And they’re clearly pissed off or they wouldn’t have played this hand yet or so publicly …
Presumably clubs will have to bid for the privilege of this, so no bidders would mean it doesn’t go ahead.
If anyone would like to see how this type of scenario pans out, have a look at the now defunct Super Six in Scotland.
If anyone would like to see how this type of scenario pans out, have a look at the now defunct Super Six in Scotland.
November 26, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Presumably clubs will have to bid for the privilege of this, so no bidders would mean it doesn’t go ahead.
If anyone would like to see how this type of scenario pans out, have a look at the now defunct Super Six in Scotland.
If anyone would like to see how this type of scenario pans out, have a look at the now defunct Super Six in Scotland.
But there is a Scot in there!!!
November 25, 2025 at 11:12 AM
But there is a Scot in there!!!
Toulouse aren’t having a good couple of days!!!
November 24, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Toulouse aren’t having a good couple of days!!!
On behalf of Scottish supporters, absolutely!
November 24, 2025 at 11:14 AM
On behalf of Scottish supporters, absolutely!
That’s exactly what I thought - and the answer definitely isn’t SCW, who hasn’t worked in rugby for years
November 24, 2025 at 8:39 AM
That’s exactly what I thought - and the answer definitely isn’t SCW, who hasn’t worked in rugby for years
But … I did like what he just suggested re the HIA process and demonstrating it so people understand it properly (it’s still a shit protocol but it’s a good idea!)
November 23, 2025 at 5:20 PM
But … I did like what he just suggested re the HIA process and demonstrating it so people understand it properly (it’s still a shit protocol but it’s a good idea!)
I made it to half time and then napped!
November 23, 2025 at 3:35 PM
I made it to half time and then napped!
Interestingly, I was in the USSR in 1991, and those photos have an eerie similarity.
November 23, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Interestingly, I was in the USSR in 1991, and those photos have an eerie similarity.
I can’t imagine not being allowed to walk anywhere.
November 23, 2025 at 1:59 PM
I can’t imagine not being allowed to walk anywhere.
I was thinking that - it’s the colour of a really rich red wine.
November 23, 2025 at 1:36 PM
I was thinking that - it’s the colour of a really rich red wine.