All Blacks issue second apology over social media gaffe
The All Blacks and the NZR have issued a second apology online following on from the social media backlash surrounding their International Women’s Day tweet this week.
A tweet put out on Tuesday as part of International Women’s Day was heavily criticised on various social media platforms as it only featured All Blacks players and didn’t feature a single Black Ferns player, Black Ferns Sevens player, nor indeed any female presentation.
The use of Sevu Reece in one of the pictures was also criticised, with the winger having previously been arrested on charges of assault against his partner during a night out in 2018. While a judge ultimately discharged Reece without conviction, it was enough for Irish provincial side Connacht to tear up his contract ahead of his arrival in Ireland.
On Wednesday the NZR tweeted their first apology saying: “We didn’t get it right and we apologise – our entire rugby whanau are so proud of our Black Ferns and all our wahine, in everything that they do on and off the pitch.”
We didn’t get it right and we apologise – our entire rugby wh?nau are so proud of our @BlackFerns and all our w?hine, in everything that they do on and off the pitch.@BlackFerns @AllBlacks7s @AllBlacks @NZRugby (2/2)
— New Zealand Rugby (@NZRugby) March 9, 2022
After being criticized for not posting the apology on the larger All Blacks Twitter account, a second apology has since been issued on the far larger All Blacks platform from which the initial tweet emanated. “We’ve stopped, listened, and we agree. We didn’t get it right with our celebration of international women’s day and we apologise.
“The Black Ferns and Black Ferns Sevens continue to inspire people around the world – not just with their achievements on the field, but the way they represent the sport off the pitch.
“This is the year of women’s rugby with Sky Super Rugby Aupiki, Farah Palmer Cup presented by Bunnings Warehouse, Commonwealth Games, Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 and Rugby World Cup 2021 playing in 2022. We are behind you every step of the way. ”
Despite the secondary apology, many Twitter users complained that it had taken too long and that the offending Tweet had not been deleted fast enough.
We are listening. pic.twitter.com/CAE6EhVjFt
— All Blacks (@AllBlacks) March 10, 2022
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As a Crusaders fan , so disappointed , again.But I think Fergus Burke was all class for the Crusaders in his first game since October last year. Fletcher Newell , was so good at prop. Johnny McNicoll has been gold since returning from Wales. Noah Hotham brilliant , in a coming of age second season for the Crusaders.Jone Rova did really well at centre. The end of the game was tough.Sevu Reece , what a game/season in tough times.
1 Go to commentsFellas a balloon
3 Go to commentsBlues B team on display and made no race of it. By far the best team in SR with the Hurricanes barely getting past the winning post. Up the Blues 💙
5 Go to commentsWould be amazing to have Servette Genève reaching this level
3 Go to commentsThe Crusaders can't buy a win this season. Surely Penney's contract won't be renewed. There's still enough talent in the squad that they oughta be winning more.
1 Go to commentsABs captain for 23 seasons. Decent record. Surely nobody will surpass it. Legend. But alas a typo…
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1 Go to commentsI think Farrell despite all of the stick he gets in the media is still one of if not the best fly half in the world. He is literally the full package. He can kick one of the best in the world, probably has the best defensive game of a fly half in the world and if he wants to he can run, take contact and find an offload to keep the pace of the attack. I dont know why he isnt spoken more about still being one of the best in the world with the likes of dupont. Farrell is the ultimate captain and team leader and is experienced- he has been in nearly any situation you can think of. I still believe due to these reasons that he is England’s best ever player and is still one of the best players in the world.
48 Go to commentsBlues are dominating up front and that’s been a long time coming. They have won the up front confrontation which is where canes, hilanders and act brumbies are also strong.
5 Go to commentsJust watched brumbies v safas game sadly not a show in he’ll thryr anywhere near quarters or semi contention. Admittedly some issues around new comers bot what stands out for me is coaching management, poor game planning and accuracy.
5 Go to commentsOne tough SOB!
16 Go to commentsI’ve put on 4/5 kilos since the beginning of the season too. Not good kilos. Bad kilos.
5 Go to commentsSurely there’s a ‘no knobheads’ policy ?
3 Go to commentsWallaroos have no chance of beating the Black Ferns unless Canada upsets them in Christchurch tomorrow but I doubt that as well!
1 Go to commentsWhat a joke. Could the victim do a course to reverse the long term CTE damage from the cheapshot?
2 Go to commentsTruely great player. In social media and opinion pieces he was held up and flogged for the results. People wanted someone to crucify, and he was the captain. He was still an immense presence respected by his peers. His battles with Siya Kolisi belong up with with Collins vs Burger in my opinion. Unlucky to be carded in the final, but I don’t agree that his red card was the defining moment. Not when you look at the dominant performances of the Springboks (PSDT in particular.) I think Cane should be remembered for the spirit and physicality that is special to test rugby.
16 Go to commentsSam was the man until he got injured .
16 Go to comments_Crusaders versus Leinster _at the moment might be a rout! But I would like to see the Blues play Toulouse, the Hurricanes front up against Stade Francais, and the Chiefs go against Toulon.
157 Go to commentsLove it when we overlap! Promise it was not forethought.
19 Go to commentsjfc can this guy plz stay out of the news for one week
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