Shannon

An over-organised, rugby-playing, Chadsian and sexual violence advocate. All views are my own.

[Jeff Overs @JeffOvers]

Seven years ago I almost froze to the spot waiting to to see this glimmer of #auroa at #SycamoreGap - what a magical place it was.

[Rhona And The Whales @RhonaLloyd96]

The @BBCSport @bbcrugbyunion fixture list for Saturday includes men’s games from the Tennents Scottish National League 3 & the Admiral Welsh Division 1 but doesn’t feature women’s internationals Scotland v Spain and Wales v USA. This is bare minimum for visibility & respect

[Jill Scott MBE @JillScottJS8]

Secrets out! Last season, @Heineken asked me to swap socials with @GNev2 to show gender bias on social media. It was fun for me but I think less so for Gary 😂. This season, let’s give sexism the red card, and let’s keep football opinions about football!⚽ #fresherfootball

[VeryBritishProblems @SoVeryBritish]

“The person you have called is not available, please leave your message after the...”

Phew and nope.

[Caroline Barker @carolinebarker]

Huge announcement this after today’s news - this from ⁦⁦@thundernetball⁩ - Including study into ACL “ Thunder & MMU | Study of Hormones on Performance & Injury https://t.co/ANHvFt8SBM

[Stella Mills l SPORT @stellamills__]

Three letters dominating women’s sport right now:

ACL

Countless amounts of ACL injuries within women’s rugby and football, with recent England captain Leah Williamson ruled out with one.

Something has to be done here…

[Allyson Felix @allysonfelix]

Reminder: own lane, own race, own pace.

[Vera Baird DBE KC @VeraBaird]

CPS stats. Now published 1/4ly so the DPP can make big % improvement claims on tiny numbers of cases. This 1/4: rape charge rate is down 1.5% (just when you thought it couldn't get any lower) Domestic Abuse charge rate down 0.7% & conviction rates down 7.2% in rape & 2.1% in DA

[Refuge @RefugeCharity]

The crimes that #MetPolice officer David Carrick has admitted to committing are utterly abhorrent
When a man who has been charged with 49 offences, including 24 charges of rape, is a serving police officer, how can women and girls possibly be – or feel – safe.

[Wetherby Rugby Union @WetherbyRFC]

Wetherby Beer Festival #Pitchero
https://t.co/kQZA0LWs9H

[Poppy @poppy_g_c]

Liking this from @Premier15s best refs for best games; and guess what? Ball in play time off the charts, not heard the whistle much, great comms, not seen any form of dissent/body language. TMO great relationship, quick decisions.Can we have this every week?🎄 it’s a great watch!

[The i Paper @theipaper]

Loving someone with mental health struggles can feel hard sometimes, and that's ok

✍️ @gregjames
https://t.co/rbhnTqEXr9

[Shannon @SM_Oates]

@HeckinGoodDogs @fae_leonie you need to do this with Wilf!

[Nick Heath @nickheathsport]

This has to be one of the most exposing, honest, vulnerable moments I've ever seen from a pro athlete.

Expertly and sensitively guided by @Elmakapelma, I take my hat off to @huntie_1 for sharing the pain that many of us knew she felt.

https://t.co/thNATOX9ON

@GoodScazRugby

[Refuge @RefugeCharity]

Too many children fleeing domestic abuse face a Christmas with no presents. You can help – buy a teddy bear now.

[Sue Anstiss MBE @sueanstiss]

TEN minutes coverage on tonight’s ITV news about the men’s football World Cup squad… but not a single mention of England women ahead of Saturday’s Rugby World Cup FINAL.

And ITV are the broadcaster!

Unbelievable.

Come on media. Do better.

[Debbie Knight 🏏🏉💙 @debsknig]

Dear PE Curriculum, girls must be given the opportunity play football , rugby, cricket in fact, any and every sport!

[Shannon @SM_Oates]

I've entered the @ScimitarShop £4000 Ultimate Runner's Giveaway, where they are giving us the chance to win a treadmill, running excursion, sportswear and much more! To enter, click here: https://t.co/go5kWLXG0K

#UKRunChat #Running #RunningCommunity #RunningGiveaway

[Susie Dent @susie_dent]

Word of the day is 'maw-worm' (19th century): one who insists that they have done nothing wrong, despite evidence to the contrary.

[Shannon @SM_Oates]

@TRWCwine @miketindall13 @WetherbyRFC