3. Asia Hogan-Rochester is set to become the first-ever openly genderfluid person to play in a RWC final. AHR has openly talked about their genderfluid identity. Whilst some may view genderfluidity as a part of the non-binary umbrella, they are not interchangeable terms.

As sure as night follows day, the video has now been blocked in New Zealand by Sky NZ, who will also now receive all global ad revenue for the video for all the hard work they put into it.

Another fantastic video by @squidgerugby.bsky.social, on how amazing this Canadian team is, and how they were able to shut down the Black Ferns in the Women's Rugby World Cup semi-final:

Oh Canada! One of the greatest team performances in the sport's history put Canada into the 2025 World Cup Final, bowling over the Black Ferns in a truly remarkable display. How did they do it, was anything wrong with New Zealand, and can they go all the way next week? youtu.be/MGi6idyobGU

Aaaaaand a dissection of Canada's glorious win will be with you very shortly.

France gets it.

Honestly thought Matt Sherratt would sooner sign a scrummaging front row forward than go back to the Wales camp after what it's put him through

Stage One of Ospreys Sleeper Agent Tandy's plan is complete. Now for maximum damage to the other regions, he's gonna take all of the Scarlets' coaches and leave the Dragons' exactly as they are.

A story I think is flying a bit under the radar right now is the fact Asia Hogan-Rochester could, in six days time, become the first (Out) non-binary player to ever win the Rugby World Cup.

In a true first, the guy singing the Fijian anthem is reading the lyrics off his phone.

It is weird coming back to men's rugby after this weekend and watching how slow ruck speed is in comparison to women's. You can feel the two games growing apart in real time.

I‘m really starting to believe Canada are going to do it. It’s so exciting.

Ellie Killdunne hobbles off as Kevin Rouet in the crowd inconspicuously hides a curly haired voodoo doll behind his back

Sara Orchard informs us all the best player in the world right now just scored, and we wonder why he's missed a try to watch Sophie de Goede's highlights from last night

🤏 2024 finals Toulouse + 🤏 2019 Japan-ball + 🤏 PSDT, but he’s an 80% goal kicker = Canada Women tonight

Black Ferns v England is going to be an incredible Bronze Match

Rouet pre-match "I'm not worried about New Zealand" to Pelletier post-match "It's just fun to play rugby". Canada don't give a shit about anything but balling and it's incredible.

Bro really backed this up! Give him World Rugby coach of the year immediately.

Kevin Rouet is the best rugby coach in the world.

This is one of the greatest all-court, all-team performances ever put in by a rugby team.

Last week does come to mind. Ferns have had little possession and less territory but the moment they got it today they scored, they're still extremely in this.

Quiet mention for what icons every single one of the Canadian team's dads seem to be

Pelletier is playing with the Black Ferns rush D like it’s a Hasbro toy. They have no clue how to stop her.

Oh Canada? More like Woah, Canada!

Justine Pelletier is a world class player having the game of her life. This has been as good a half as you'll ever see from a scrum-half.

Kevin Rouet might be the best coach in world rugby

Canada's ruck there took like three seconds and I was thinking woah uncharacteristically super slow ball here for Canada

OH MY GOD HOLY SHIT

JOHN DAWES EAT YOUR HEART OUT

Shania Twain about to watch her first live Haka

Dismissively saying "I'm not worried about New Zealand" is an all-time coldest pre-match coach line from Kevin Rouet

Buzzing.

Genuinely think this is one of my favourite video essays, and I don't just say that because I love rugby/I'm friendly with @squidgygoat.bsky.social. The way it details both the sports drama and political tension does such a good job at illustrating how almost every activity is inherently political.

The best game of 2025 might be about to take place tonight. The Black Ferns take on a Canada team in rare form in the most tantalising match imaginable. How will the two teams play, where will it be won & lost, and is there any way this isn't a belter (Spoiler: No), dissected- youtu.be/0sX2o_g3Lgg

Stunned silence around the room. Nobody saw this coming.

Heavy rain wasn't enough to stop Ireland and France playing out one of the test matches of the year. We discuss it all - the tries, the tactics, the cards, the bite, the last-minute drama, and most of all, the emotion... youtu.be/dsxG_IP06q4?...

The Springboks this weekend turned a fairly even contest into the biggest loss in All Black history in the space of just 15 minutes. We dig into where and how the game was won, what the Boks changed, and what this means going forwards... youtu.be/sY48V-Yt2_o?...

Honestly never has a former coach been as beloved as Toby Booth by Ospreys supporters, especially not one let go early for poor results. News breaks he's lining up a job at another club and there's a universal outpouring of excitement and joy in every O's fan channel that our guy is employed again.

They call it headquarters because they can't call it headsemis

John Mitchell looks so bored he could shit concrete. And who can blame him? What must his debrief sessions be like? "Er, I was scrolling though insta reels for the entire last hour of the match, but I assume you all did good stuff. Have you seen this Garron Noone fella? Funny."

The most points Scotland have ever scored against England is 13, and England are on 14 without getting out of third gear.

Red Roses don’t want it pass it on

If the ref calls full time now I will give her eight pounds

Of the highest variety.

What a game. Heart equally breaks for Ireland and soars for France. Nerves are shot even as a neutral.

Rugby

Find me a better impact sub performance than Bigot here today

Crazy how Pauline being off feels a bit like France are down to 14. They suddenly feel vulnerable.

Holy shit