New Zealand’s Back-to-Back Gold and More from Women’s Rugby Sevens Paris 2024 | WRR 164 (Part 2)

[@wiremu9876]

Y'all women r getting the love. About time. And we in NZ love y'all!!!

[@randomlyfactual1943]

It's really weird to be a Springbok fan - we literally won two world cups, smashed Australia on the weekend, will probably put a dent in New Zealand as well, plus we have young talent coming through that is exceptionally scary. But then we look at our women's team and they are not nearly on the same page.

[@Spaceshps]

NEW ZEALAND won the world cup and Olympic Gold whereas NZ rugby men won silver medal in world cup and out of medal in Paris Olympic Rugby game.😂

[@robhaunui3343]

The Black Ferns (doesn't matter what format) are just more exciting to watch than the over-rated All Blacks.

[@nastiestNate]

Genuine question about your stance on this: In pursuit of an “anti-transphobic” agenda, is one to assume that you’d prefer to have biological males compete with biological females rather than be (mis)labeled as discriminatory? And if so, doesn’t that defeat the purpose of having a women’s category to begin with? ☮️

[@YSCRugby]

Thank you for your question. My stance is rooted in the belief that sports should be inclusive and fair for everyone. The issue is complex, but it's essential to remember that trans women are women. Allowing them to compete in women's sports doesn't defeat the purpose of the category; rather, it ensures that all women, regardless of their gender identity, have the opportunity to participate and compete. It’s important to approach this with compassion and understanding. Labeling trans women as "biological males" oversimplifies the issue and can contribute to harmful narratives.

[@nastiestNate]

⁠@@YSCRugbyI suppose the concern with that would be: at what point is nuance to be discussed? With all due respect, putting up a wall of complexity seems not only exclusionary, but moreover dismissive of rationality.

[@YSCRugby]

@@nastiestNate Thank you for engaging in this important conversation. I appreciate your perspective and understand the complexities involved. As allies, we aim to support inclusion and fairness in sports, but we're not experts on every aspect of this issue. I encourage you to read this article, which provides valuable insights into the broader context of these discussions: economictimes.indiatimes.com/opinion/et-commentary/imane-khelifs-experience-in-paris-echoes-dutee-chands-fight-against-global-gender-panic/articleshow/112269896.cms?from=mdr. It offers a perspective that might add to our understanding of the challenges faced by athletes navigating these complex situations.

[@roberttelford745]

Trans women are not women. They have a Y chromosome. Just out of interest. Do you consider Lia Thomas the swimmer to be a woman?

[@YSCRugby]

@@roberttelford745 Lia is a woman.