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English Rugby's refusal to wholeheartedly accept it's problems with classism and covert racism are the reason why @Jason15Robinson - the first black captain of the England Men's Rugby team - is only getting his deserved recognition in 2020.
English Rugby's refusal to wholeheartedly accept it's problems with classism and covert racism are the reason why @Jason15Robinson - the first black captain of the England Men's Rugby team - is only getting his deserved recognition in 2020.
The boy's club that runs English Rugby don't know what it's like to be from the streets, to not go to private school, to have your mum working 3 jobs.
Jason Robinson did all this, became a legend, retired 13 years ago and the RFU have NEVER reached out to work with him.
Jason Robinson did all this, became a legend, retired 13 years ago and the RFU have NEVER reached out to work with him.
You have someone literally on your doorstep that ticks several boxes you need to overcome in the rugby community.
But you have never once reached out to @Jason15Robinson
But you have never once reached out to @Jason15Robinson
England have played in 4 World Cup Finals and only one man has scored a try for them.
England have the first man to win both the Premiership & Super League titles.
But the RFU have never once reached out to @Jason15Robinson
England have the first man to win both the Premiership & Super League titles.
But the RFU have never once reached out to @Jason15Robinson
This man played for England & Great Britain in both Rugby Union and Rugby League.
The greatest Dual Code Player England has ever produced and arguably the greatest of all time.
But the RFU have never once reached out to @Jason15Robinson
The greatest Dual Code Player England has ever produced and arguably the greatest of all time.
But the RFU have never once reached out to @Jason15Robinson
17 Black History Months have passed since this man retired.
Even for an face value, disputably meaningful shoutout as the first ever black captain of men's rugby union.
But the RFU have never once reached out to @Jason15Robinson
Even for an face value, disputably meaningful shoutout as the first ever black captain of men's rugby union.
But the RFU have never once reached out to @Jason15Robinson
Why has it taken for @Jason15Robinson to openly and honestly speak his truth on the @GoodBadRugby podcast for @EnglandRugby to start giving dues?
English rugby fans are the biggest nostalgia merchants and show this every other month. So why the 17 year snub?
English rugby fans are the biggest nostalgia merchants and show this every other month. So why the 17 year snub?
They love wheeling this one up too.
But when it’s time for action, you don’t hear pim?
But when it’s time for action, you don’t hear pim?
With the way this year has gone, rugby has had to face front with their racism and classism issues.
One of their greatest every players is black, grew up on free school meals, CAPTAINED the fucking team and they haven’t holla’d at him once?
Fuck all that man.
One of their greatest every players is black, grew up on free school meals, CAPTAINED the fucking team and they haven’t holla’d at him once?
Fuck all that man.
Do you know how many black kids probably started playing because of Jason Robinson?
2003 WC Final - 1st game I ever watched.
Wilkinson went super clutch but you know what 10 year old me saw? One black man in the whole team, burning anyone and everyone.
That’s why I played.
2003 WC Final - 1st game I ever watched.
Wilkinson went super clutch but you know what 10 year old me saw? One black man in the whole team, burning anyone and everyone.
That’s why I played.
I feel like I’m rambling and whilst I’m elated for @Jason15Robinson finally getting a crumb of the recognition he actually deserves?
I’m also furious at the fact that this is what it’s taken for @EnglandRugby to say something under duress.
I’m also furious at the fact that this is what it’s taken for @EnglandRugby to say something under duress.
And then, AND THEN you’ve got bozos like Pete Bingham talmbout “he wasn’t a great black player, just a great player”.
Actually fuck off with your I don’t see colour/All Lives Matter bullshit. https://twitter.com/petebingham2/status/1327190408468819968
Actually fuck off with your I don’t see colour/All Lives Matter bullshit. https://twitter.com/petebingham2/status/1327190408468819968
“I don’t think it’s helpful to identify race as a key part of who you are”.
Please get it through your skull that our realities are not the same and never will be.
If BLACK PLAYERS are telling you it’s key, just shut up your mouth and maybe understand WHY that’s important. https://twitter.com/petebingham2/status/1327204973424369665
Please get it through your skull that our realities are not the same and never will be.
If BLACK PLAYERS are telling you it’s key, just shut up your mouth and maybe understand WHY that’s important. https://twitter.com/petebingham2/status/1327204973424369665
These man don’t know what’s it’s like, doing a stadium tour of Twickenham Stadium, seeing millions of #CarryThemHome faces on the tunnel wall and not a single one looks like you.
Why is Jimmy Peters, the first black player to play for England only getting his shine now?
Why does nobody talking about the fact England didn’t have another black player for 80 years after that?
They can’t even talk about their first black captain for fuck sake.
Why does nobody talking about the fact England didn’t have another black player for 80 years after that?
They can’t even talk about their first black captain for fuck sake.
Jimmy Peters played FLY-HALF you know.
Is rugby ready for the black fly-half conversation?
Nobody want to talk about @DannyCipriani87 being only the 2nd fly-half in English history that isn’t white?
Is rugby ready for the black fly-half conversation?
Nobody want to talk about @DannyCipriani87 being only the 2nd fly-half in English history that isn’t white?
This racism and classism ting in rugby? It’s super layered.
That’s why the culture needs @EllisGenge @KyleSinckler @maroitoje & @ObanoB to keep shining.
I know @DannyCipriani87 @ChristianWade3 have got stuff in the pipeline, we’re coming.
That’s why the culture needs @EllisGenge @KyleSinckler @maroitoje & @ObanoB to keep shining.
I know @DannyCipriani87 @ChristianWade3 have got stuff in the pipeline, we’re coming.
There’s so much more I want to say but the anger won’t let me articulate properly.
Just to finish:
“You can’t conquer what you haven’t lived” - @Jason15Robinson 2020.
Just to finish:
“You can’t conquer what you haven’t lived” - @Jason15Robinson 2020.
