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       Why haven't the IRB excluded Russia 
   DIR By: SwindonQuin
       Date: February 28, 2022, 2:07 pm
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       As I've been told this was off topic on another thread....why
       hasn't the IRB excluded Russia from the world cup qualification
       group.
       The IOC, FIFA, UEFA, World Judo ect have done so, why not and
       why not the IRB?
       #Post#: 85600--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Why haven't the IRB excluded Russia 
   DIR By: SwindonQuin
       Date: February 28, 2022, 2:09 pm
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       Should have added, if the IRB have and I've missed it I'm happy
       to be corrected.
       #Post#: 85602--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Why haven't the IRB excluded Russia 
   DIR By: Sean Quin
       Date: February 28, 2022, 3:02 pm
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       I am not always that keen on more modest issues of politics
       coming into sport, they can divide as much as unite.  However on
       this issue it is really very clear that Putin has pressed
       Russian forces into the most dreadful actions.   For that reason
       i would agree that Russia should not be allowed to compete in
       this or any other sport until this issue is resolved and the
       guns have gone quiet.
       Hopefully we are out of date and the Rugby authorities have
       already taken action.
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       Re: Why haven't the IRB excluded Russia 
   DIR By: Bayernquin
       Date: February 28, 2022, 3:44 pm
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       Re: Why haven't the IRB excluded Russia 
   DIR By: Quintron
       Date: February 28, 2022, 4:06 pm
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       Sport and politics should never mix
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       Re: Why haven't the IRB excluded Russia 
   DIR By: SwindonQuin
       Date: February 28, 2022, 4:32 pm
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       So an IRB cop out, suspension of matches, that's ok, Russia as a
       nation can target civilians, children and the defenceless whilst
       invading a sovereign nation but still play international rugby
       to try and qualify for the world cup.
       Shame on the IRB.
       Disgusting, and yes I'm sure a few on here will say my comments
       are wrong, or ignorant or biased but Russia has crossed a very
       big line and an all inclusive sport such as rugby should take a
       stronger stance. Piss poor.
       #Post#: 85613--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Why haven't the IRB excluded Russia 
   DIR By: Brown Bottle
       Date: February 28, 2022, 5:33 pm
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       --- Quote from: Quinten link ---
       >
       > IRB and politics?... 'taking the knee' politics has ruined
       sport. I'm sure I'm not alone in only turning the telly on after
       the whistle blows.
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       Yes, absolutely, undeniably and irrevocably ruined sport. For
       racists all over the world.
       #Post#: 85614--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Why haven't the IRB excluded Russia 
   DIR By: Brown Bottle
       Date: February 28, 2022, 5:48 pm
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       --- Quote from: SwindonQuin link ---
       >
       > So an IRB cop out, suspension of matches, that's ok, Russia as
       a nation can target civilians, children and the defenceless
       whilst invading a sovereign nation but still play international
       rugby to try and qualify for the world cup.
       >
       > Shame on the IRB.
       >
       > Disgusting, and yes I'm sure a few on here will say my
       comments are wrong, or ignorant or biased but Russia has crossed
       a very big line and an all inclusive sport such as rugby should
       take a stronger stance. **** poor.
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       No-one’s playing Russia any time soon.
       What do you think WR should do? Sponsor a missile?
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       Re: Why haven't the IRB excluded Russia 
   DIR By: DazzaS
       Date: March 1, 2022, 12:39 am
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       --- Quote from: Quinten link ---
       >
       > 'taking the knee' has undone decades of race relationships. No
       place in any sport for racism nor is there a place for politics
       supporting the action of 'taking the knee'.
       --- End Quote ---
       Your a bit sensitive if someone dropping to their knee for a
       couple of seconds as a way to symbolise their opposition to
       racism upsets you.
       Why don't you like it? It's that because you are racist and
       don't like opposition to your beliefs?
       If you are not racist why would you be against it
       #Post#: 85619--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Why haven't the IRB excluded Russia 
   DIR By: SwindonQuin
       Date: March 1, 2022, 1:03 am
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       --- Quote from: Brown Bottle link ---
       >
       > No-one’s playing Russia any time soon.
       >
       > What do you think WR should do? Sponsor a missile?
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       World rugby/IRB should ban them from the world cup qualification
       group and cancel the fixtures planned for this month and show
       that rugby doesnt support invasions and conquest with the deaths
       of innocents.
       Football, athletic, F1, Judo ect ect have announced bans,
       international rugby only a suspension.  Not a good message in my
       opinion.
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