John Wholey

Social Media Support for @IGRugby - My views doesn't reflect the IGR itself officially.

Deaf & Gay - Resident of Austin, a huge rugby and sports fan.

[John Wholey @WholeyJohn]

Just working on a spreadsheet pulling together a list of free agents in rugby off @SamLStandsUp's list.

Feel free to take a look and let me know if it needs some tweaking or not. Here's a screenshot of what it looks like with the link below:

https://t.co/AqbIdvYQHO

#Rugby

[Sam Larner @SamLStandsUp]

Thread: The Free Agent Job Listings

It's sadly that time of year where players get released from their clubs and potentially their professional rugby dream is over.

So, let's try and get them jobs! Listen up coaches, free recruitment analysis below.

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[John Wholey @WholeyJohn]

Lol.... That's why I hate @WorldRugby for rigging the @rugbyworldcup qualifiers just to benefit the @USARugby for 2027 before they host the RWC in 2031.

#Rugby #RWC2027

[John Wholey @WholeyJohn]

I think this is a huge stepdown as there's a big risk that the games on ESPN2 can be bumped off to ESPN+ which could bode ill for the watch parties.

Fox Sports have a Game of the Week most of the season on FS1/FS2, I doubt ESPN would have a similar accomodation.

#MLR2025 #Rugby

[Major League Rugby @usmlr]

Power moves made

@espn and MLR have reached a multiyear media rights agreement, ensuring every MLR match is streamed live on ESPN+, with select matches on ESPN2.

Live coverage of the 2025 season begins Feb 15 on ESPN+

Press release: https://t.co/Na9e8IPCUV

[John Wholey @WholeyJohn]

@Dallen_Stanford you could ask for an assignment like this with Madagascar to practice your pronunciation 🤣

#Rugby

[Tier 2 Rugby @T2Rugby]

Genuine question: how would commentators ever cope if 🇲🇬 Madagascar, the country with the longest names in the world, ever somehow miraculously qualified for a RWC?

[John Wholey @WholeyJohn]

As much as I would love to go there for @prsevens pre-party, it will be a big struggle to try to be there because my flight will arrive there tomorrow around 5 pm, check-in at the hotel at 5:30 pm 😅

Hopefully I can be there 🤞

#Rugby #Sevensnewhome

[USA Rugby @USARugby]

Big bash to kick off @prsevens All Star Weekend 🎉

RSVP in comments.

[John Wholey @WholeyJohn]

I think after the elections, it's high time for the non-Anglo countries to try and break away from @WorldRugby to form their own rugby organization.

I think they would manage the game a lot more effectively in terms of growing the game among T2 + T3 countries.

#Rugby

[John Wholey @WholeyJohn]

Congrats @WorldRugby @RugbyAU and @dominicrumbles for killing the game with Robinson as the new chair of World Rugby.

Good luck trying to explain why the organization isn't an old boys club.

#Rugby

[John Wholey @WholeyJohn]

Congrats @WorldRugby @RugbyAU and @dominicrumbles for killing the game with Robinson as the new chair of World Rugby.

Good luck trying to explain why the organization isn't an old boys club.

#Rugby

[World Rugby Media @worldrugbymedia]

Dr. Brett Robinson (Australia) has been elected as the new Chair of @WorldRugby, following two rounds of voting at the 2024 Interim meeting of Council in Dublin, Ireland.

https://t.co/MbMLXBzZJQ

[John Wholey @WholeyJohn]

I just finished booking my trip to Portland for the @prsevens All Star Game vs @USARugby doubleheader, I'm excited and looking forward to it!

I haven't been to Oregon before so this is a perfect opportunity for me to check it off the list of unvisited states! :D

#SevensNewHome

[John Wholey @WholeyJohn]

Damn, I think this could be a great opportunity for me to visit a new state and check it off the list of states I've yet to visit...

Hmm, I'm incredibly tempted despite a tight travel schedule (a month away) 🤔😂

#Rugby #PR7s #SevensNewHome

[John Wholey @WholeyJohn]

Damn, I think this could be a great opportunity for me to visit a new state and check it off the list of states I've yet to visit...

Hmm, I'm incredibly tempted despite a tight travel schedule (a month away) 🤔😂

#Rugby #PR7s #SevensNewHome

[Premier Rugby Sevens @prsevens]

The wait is finally over… @prsevens All-Stars vs. @usarugby 🌟

Help us welcome home USA standouts from Paris as they take on the All-Stars of PR7s this November 🏉

**rosters have yet to be determined. Stay tuned to see which players represent the red, white, and blue or the All-Stars in the coming days**

#SevensNewHome

[IGR International Gay Rugby @IGRugby]

🏉🌈 Happy International Pronouns Day! 🌈🏉

At @IGRugby, we celebrate and respect the diverse identities within our community. Today, and every day, we acknowledge the importance of using correct pronouns as a simple yet powerful way to show respect and support for each other.

[IGR International Gay Rugby @IGRugby]

🌈🏉 International Gay Rugby Celebrates LGBT History Month! 🏉🌈

This October, we honor the LGBTQIA+ community rugby. Your stories inspire us and pave the way for a more inclusive future. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

There is no place for HATE in Rugby.

#LGBTHistoryMonth #RugbyForAll #IGRugby #Rugby

[IGR International Gay Rugby @IGRugby]

🌟🏉 International Gay Rugby Celebrates Black History Month! 🏉🌟

This October, we honor the incredible contributions of Black athletes in rugby. Their resilience, talent, and passion have shaped the sport we love. 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️

#IGR #IGRugby #Rugbyforall #BlackHistoryMonth

[John Wholey @WholeyJohn]

What I love about this promo video is that it's very subtle with each statue representing a nation:

- Two tribal chiefs (Tonga and Samoa)
- Shark god (Fiji)
- Inuit woman (Canada with 🍁)
- Neptune/Poseidon (USA Eagles with Statue of Liberty crown)

#Rugby #PacificNationsCup

[World Rugby @WorldRugby]

Six teams, all fighting to be crowned kings of the ocean 👑

The Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup starts on Friday 23rd August, live and for free on RugbyPass TV or via your local broadcaster 🤩

You won't want to miss it 💪

#PacificNationsCup

[John Wholey @WholeyJohn]

@Beerbee90938342 @raysrugby Yup

[John Wholey @WholeyJohn]

After winning two COTYs and two MLR Shields, it's inevitable as he will move on to become the Attack/Back coach for @EdinburghRugby.

@NEFreeJacks's vacant should and will be the hottest vacancy in the league for anyone who wants to take a crack with the squad.

#MLRugby25 #Rugby

[IGR International Gay Rugby @IGRugby]

International Gay Rugby has officially announced that the @brishustlers Rugby Union Football Club will serve as the host city for the 2026 Bingham and Amanda Mark Cup.

This prestigious global event, celebrating gay and inclusive rugby, will take place in August 2026.

#Rugby

[John Wholey @WholeyJohn]

Being raised in New England in childhood, I cannot fathom how @RedSox stands behind one of their Star players against the LGBTQ+ community by merely suspending him for 2 games (in support from the MLB as well) after saying a F-word at a fan.

#Baseball #RedSox #LGBTQ

[Cyd Zeigler @CydZeigler]

Homophobes are flocking to buy the jersey of Jarren Duran after he used an anti-gay slur.

So who gets the revenue? Will @MLB and the @RedSox donate it to an LGBTQ non-profit?

https://t.co/SfL0aBN7yj

[John Wholey @WholeyJohn]

@dominicrumbles @WorldRugby how will you be able to encourage more interest in the world game as only 31 countries will have a chance to qualify for the RWC 2027 from the high of 96 for RWC '15.

Are you failing in your duty to encourage more participation in the sport?

#Rugby

[Squidge Rugby @SquidgeRugby]

Just 31 teams have the chance to qualify for RWC2027. The ladders up, disinterest in the world game continues.

[John Wholey @WholeyJohn]

@raysrugby @AlexisAlfaro619 @AnthemRugby I found the answer, now can I retire back under my rock, thanks? :P

[John Wholey @WholeyJohn]

@raysrugby @AlexisAlfaro619 @AnthemRugby I'm on my phone, I'm not technologically challenged 😂