Simon Etheridge

Usually found in read-mode, but occasionally feel compelled to comment - normally on matters of the oval ball

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@oliverforslin Sc-Uber

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This deeply personal moment shared by Adrian Edmondson has been nominated in the @radioacademy Arias Awards 2024 for Moment of the Year.

Adrian shared the moving story about Rik Mayall On Desert Island Discs with Lauren Lavern in September 2023.

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A loss was expected, a humiliation would have been terrible for this young squad… Will need to massively increase accuracy if we want to play with 2nd half tempo more #6nations #WALvSCO

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Genius (still) at work

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@Ianauldnz @therugbycritic Yes, it does seem strange to have not been looked at. Huge call

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@Bschaeffer1234 @dr_klassen @Rainmaker1973 That logic (because it’s not the only cause, let’s ignore the fact it’s the main cause) would be applied to no other risk or issue, ever. The “whatabout” responses will end up on the wrong side of history

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@jaredwright17 First real time the “bunker” system has been put to the test and world rugby have completely undermined it, just before the biggest rugby showcase.
Absolutely no incentive for players that tackle upright to change their technique.

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2 of the best teams, 2 of the worst anthems #NZLvRSA #insight

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@guardian Here’s a thought, it might not just be down to the manager…

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@crockpics Little known fact about George is he had 3 legs

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@AndyGoode10 This is surely common sense. The bouncing ball and Keenan’s height were mitigation, Steward tried to alter his position to minimise force of contact. Protecting players doesn’t mean sending off every head contact

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One of the laws most often misquoted: you have to let a player get to his feet - you don’t. @BenKay5 all over it as usual #ENGFRA

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Amazing what you can achieve with a deadline and a few of the right people round the table #WALvENG #itson

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@loupepper Rocket, surely?

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@Conorwhelanire @m_keane @WayneBarnesRef @SixNationsRugby Which is fine, laws are to be interpreted which allows for opinion.. but those going after Barnes with personal attacks and claims of bias, I would be happy for them to follow another sport instead

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@rugby_ap It’s crazy. He clearly explained his use of the framework. The “degree of danger” relates to the head contact and he explained why he thought that was lowered by the initial contact on the chest. All this “he’s anti-Irish” bollocks. Have a look at yourself

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@Murray_Kinsella And should be used as an example of where a ball travels forward but is not a forward pass

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What a first half that was. Dupont is another level #IREvFRA