Saracens fan Louise Warr weighs up the merits of Twitter and its effect on the sport of rugby

Take yesterday for example; Saracens were able to circulate information about the Heineken Cup fixtures and subsequent ticket details within a matter of seconds of their release.

There are many positives to such a website.

It provides an insight into the club and those who pull on its shirt week in week out.

This can be of particular interest at a club like Sarries, one who pride themselves on doing things a bit differently.

It allows increased interaction between fans and players as well as providing a look at what life is like for a professional in the sport.

An example of this being James Johnston’s tweets over the past few days admitting to his nerves prior to starting pre-season with his new club.

It allows us an insight into the personalities and lives of those we cheer on week in week out.

However, this increased access does open the door to a not so friendly side of the social networking site.

Johnston himself has been the subject to some less than gracious tweets since the announcement of his move across London, swapping Harlequins for the Men in Black.

Whatever the reason for a player moving clubs, no matter what team they join, they should never be subject to such negative comments.

They put themselves out there to enhance the player/supporter relationship; something that they don’t have to do.

As rugby supporters we are lucky to be able to communicate with those involved in the club, be it players or fellow fans, in such a way.

It is not something as readily available to those who love the round ball game.

It is a privilege that should be appreciated not abused - rugby players are just normal people at the end of the day, and they have the right to change where they work just like everybody else does.

Twitter should be something that is enjoyed for what it is, not used as a weapon. A privileged insight that should be cherished while it is still readily available.