Interesting read this summer, shame data on concussion rates prior to professional era were not available… also raises, more generally, questions around responsibility of sport GBs to govern their sport… and take hard decisions
Why is it that the @Womens6Nations now has to align to the men’s version (same teams involved) 🤔 why can’t it be a 7-nations including @rugbyESP_ Women’s XV
Newcastle Rugby Ltd are pleased to announce that Red Bull has taken full ownership of the club.
The newly-named Newcastle Red Bulls will proudly remain at Kingston Park and will build for sporting success with a commitment to developing local rugby talent through a strengthened academy program, delivering a world class fan experience and embracing the innovative approach that Red Bull has brought to its sports initiatives across the world.
Steve Diamond will remain in his role of Director of Rugby, ensuring continuity and expertise as he prepares the team for the new season and helps to set the foundations for a club that aims to compete for trophies in England and Europe in the coming years.
Oliver Mintzlaff, Red Bull CEO Corporate Projects and Investments, said: “Together, we aim to elevate rugby to new heights and deliver unforgettable moments for our fans. We’re delighted to have acquired Newcastle Red Bulls and look forward to empowering the club to reach its full competitive potential.”
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#TrueNorth
Delighted to formally launch the call for papers in the @JSportSci special issue, Talent Identification and Developmental Environments in sport (TIDES) on behalf of the TIDES Network.
More information available following the link
https://t.co/8NPhKgPaAI
So how many Uni courses will need to be closed to enable this idea? 3,000? Given the different funding models how would this money be transferred? 🤔 #Logic? #Vindictive? #ThoughtThrough https://t.co/V0SIJrDrx2
So… a suggested £2.5 billion, for the training of 717,000 18-year olds for the @Conservatives ‘national service’ … equates to £300 each… so with a total cost of £2,796,300,000 …. Where’s the rest coming from for this annual cost @RishiSunak ?