Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-01-31 22:25:29 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 8DC04E72EE5B1ADB0B7E93C3C0DA684771104F84FC2FE8B388C9803F4155B4A3
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Joanne Lagona is a biological woman. She plays for the Papua New Guinea women's team and previously Japan women's team. https://www.nrl.com/players/womens-internationals/orchids/joanne-lagona/ https://postcourier.com.pg/joanna-lagona-signs-contract-with-japan-rugby/ https://www.pngfacts.com/sports-news/august-03rd-2012 Rugby codes banned transgender people from playing and has strict regulations. Athletes are required to undergo physical evaluations. https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/jul/29/womens-rugby-union-and-rugby-league-block-transgender-players https://www.world.rugby/the-game/player-welfare/medical
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