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Cian Ormond @cianormo.bsky.social · May 21

Because it's all about the occasion and the spectacle, rather than, ya know, player safety and the contest.

World Rugby Council moves 20-minute red card to global law trial
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Cian Ormond @cianormo.bsky.social · 4h

He got a fairly hard wallop when he did this in Twickenham a few years ago (2022, I believe?). I'm surprised that it didn't knock some sense into him.

Cian Ormond @cianormo.bsky.social · 17h

The lineout went to bits after he was sent off. Ryan is crucial to it, but he can't be expected to do almost all of the work.

Cian Ormond @cianormo.bsky.social · 17h

You might actually be on to something there.

Cian Ormond @cianormo.bsky.social · 17h

I was never even convinced while he was at Leinster.

Cian Ormond @cianormo.bsky.social · 17h

The biggest discussion point, in Ireland anyway, will be the red card.

Disappointed to lose that one, but I'll be content if we're still in the top 4 by the end of November. #IREvNZL

Cian Ormond @cianormo.bsky.social · 18h

And that's us done.

Cian Ormond @cianormo.bsky.social · 18h

Hmm...

Cian Ormond @cianormo.bsky.social · 18h

Wouldn't be his first time.

Cian Ormond @cianormo.bsky.social · 18h

Was that bad? I didn't see the whole game and the only part of it that I can recall was the huge scoreline at the end.

Cian Ormond @cianormo.bsky.social · 18h

Flashed of brilliance from both teams with an unhealthy dose of a stop-start type of game. It's eventful, but the organisation around the match is ridiculous. Iffy pitch, TMO issues, bad sound quality and a mix-up with a HIA call. Both teams deserve better than that. #IREvNZL

Cian Ormond @cianormo.bsky.social · 19h

Shithousery.

Cian Ormond @cianormo.bsky.social · 19h

Just a penalty? And the earlier incident with Beirne was a (20-minute) red?

Very well.

Cian Ormond @cianormo.bsky.social · 19h

Doris is clearly DELIGHTED to be back on the field. 😁

Cian Ormond @cianormo.bsky.social · 19h

Nah.

Iain Henderson is on now.

Cian Ormond @cianormo.bsky.social · 19h

BANG!!!

Cian Ormond @cianormo.bsky.social · 19h

This person said it best.
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Andrew @scrumsavvy.bsky.social · 19h

This is all very amateur stuff between the pitch condition, in stadium replays, whistle seemingly not loud enough for the players... #IREvNZL

Cian Ormond @cianormo.bsky.social · 19h

Ok, just a bold sin-bin. But that's still incredibly harsh.

Cian Ormond @cianormo.bsky.social · 19h

20 minutes.

Cian Ormond @cianormo.bsky.social · 19h

Is that red or 20 minutes?

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Andrew @scrumsavvy.bsky.social · 19h

This is all very amateur stuff between the pitch condition, in stadium replays, whistle seemingly not loud enough for the players... #IREvNZL

Cian Ormond @cianormo.bsky.social · 19h

Look, letter of the law and all that, but this really shouldn't be upgraded to anything more than a yellow.

Cian Ormond @cianormo.bsky.social · 19h

No, you don't need to check foul play from an upright tackler. Barrett unexpectedly bounced into his arms.

Cian Ormond @cianormo.bsky.social · 19h

Lets.
F*cking.
Go.

Cian Ormond @cianormo.bsky.social · 20h

One hour to go.

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ALT: sylvester from the looney tunes cartoon is looking at something

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Cian Ormond @cianormo.bsky.social · 21h

Another contract extension for Townsend, you say?