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Rugby findings on athlete biology set to shake up international sports
2020-10-29
[TheHill] Earlier this year, World Rugby caused somewhat of a stir when its draft proposals to ban biological men from playing at the top level of women’s rugby were reported by The Guardian. The proposals were of particular interest because they were in sharp contrast to the rules of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), which has loosened its requirements to focus on athletes’ testosterone levels. World Rugby was also the first international sporting federation to indicate such a move, which led to immediate criticism from some quarters that the proposals were "harmful" despite the fact the they were aimed at safeguarding players’ health.

Earlier this month, World Rugby released the final version of its Transgender Guidelines document, confirming that biological men would be barred from playing at the top level of women’s rugby. The reasoning was based on two primary factors that had emerged from the scientific research into the issue: first, the unacceptable risk of injury to female players; and second, the existence of significant performance advantages.

Rugby is a full-contact sport that involves frequent collisions, and there are particular risks to players’ heads and necks. The nature of the sport means that injuries are frequent and, very sadly, they occasionally result in life-altering disabilities. With that in mind, the conclusion reached by World Rugby should not be entirely surprising. However, the pioneering research that underpinned the final decision was compelling and is likely to send shockwaves throughout the sporting world.
Posted by:Beavis

#15  Ted, I mean Olga isn't going to like this...
Posted by: Slappy   2020-10-29 20:37  

#14  I always preferred Jonestown. Downtown for the nonruggers

When you are broke, and your religion's a joke
You can always go to
Jonestown
When your life's incomplete, there's only one man to meet
So won’t you come and see
Jim Jones

Watch him as he stirs the vat of Cool aid that’s so lethal
Listen to the anguished cries of all the dying people
No one survives.

The rev's the most gracious host
So, let’s lift up your glasses to the ultimate toast
We’re at Jonestown
Drink up with the reverend Jim
Jonestown
Chances are mighty slim
Jonestown
People are dropping like flies.

There was Congressman Ryan, on his mission of spyin'
But he would not drink with
Jim Jones
For such a disgrace, they had to blow off his face
Now tell me, who’s to blame
Jim Jones

But then first they had to put his final plans into action
He drank the brew and when it’s through he saw with satisfaction
Everyone died.
The deaths were both painful and slow
But to live or to die, it’s a great way to go
We’re at Jonestown
Drink up with the reverend Jim
Jonestown
Chances are mighty slim
Jonestown
People are dropping like flies.
Posted by: Beavis   2020-10-29 19:29  

#13  Eleanor Rugby, anyone?
Posted by: Gerthudion Lover of the Heathen Rus4773   2020-10-29 18:58  

#12  If someone had testicles as a teenager, then they are a male as far as sports go, forever.
Posted by: KBK   2020-10-29 17:57  

#11  http://www.johncandy.com/VideoDetail.aspx?VideoID=41&VideoSection=7
Posted by: 746   2020-10-29 16:41  

#10  7' tall woman - can't dunk.
6'2" man - 180 behind back dunk.

Last woman's world cup, after a game the Let's Get USA Interested In Meterball! promoters had a highlight reel of Euro League. It was like watching the games were in fast forward, nevermind the trickiness and agility pushing an attack down the center then blasting a shot from the box corner.
Posted by: swksvolFF   2020-10-29 13:10  

#9  Doesn't shock the sports world. In fact, for the pros those numbers are on the conservative side. It does shock the socialites and those who would cater to them.

Need to knock this off before someone gets hurt.

There was a story out from a gal in MMA who fought a dude with shaved legs, said it was the hardest she had ever been punched before and dude looked like he was on the weaker end of the weight class.

Then there is the classic Australian Dude in Ponytail takes on entire Asian Handball Circuit.
Posted by: swksvolFF   2020-10-29 13:06  

#8  Dixie Chicks, meet Chicks Wit Dicks
Posted by: Herb Pholuck3554   2020-10-29 11:41  

#7  AlanC it’s usually cauliflower ear
Posted by: Beavis   2020-10-29 11:04  

#6  I remember a bumper sticker from years ago: "Give blood - play rugby"
Posted by: Rambler in Virginia   2020-10-29 10:51  

#5  When will we see "transgender" men playing in women's basketball?
Posted by: Deacon Blues   2020-10-29 09:24  

#4  From what I've seen of Rugby one requirement is having an ear ripped off.

You girls down with that?
Posted by: AlanC   2020-10-29 08:53  

#3  #1 Interesting link. I especially enjoyed the woke conviction that the system is 'rigged against them', or what most people think of as physical reality.
Posted by: Cesare   2020-10-29 08:09  

#2  Cervix vs Prostate leagues

issue solved
Posted by: Procopius2k   2020-10-29 07:17  

#1  They'd rather let women be hurt by men breaking their bones than give one inch on their "woke" policies. Let that sink in.

It's a fundamental rejection of reality. They don't think that there is one reality independent of any observer. They really think like this. See: https://newdiscourses.com/2020/07/woke-wont-debate-you-heres-why/
Posted by: Jaiger Sleath7993   2020-10-29 01:54  

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