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Leeds Hunters make bid to host LGBTQ+ Rugby World Cup
"Our priority remains that every player can take part with confidence, integrity and a genuine sense of belonging," wrote the Leeds Hunters
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Former Australian rugby league player Kane Evans comes out as gay
"I wanted to top myself, because I was living in denial from a young age," said Evans
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Australian rugby player Reece Walsh hilariously responds to homophobic abuse for wearing nail polish
The Daily Telegraph, present at the game, described the abuse as “horrendous” and said it involved “vile insults no player should have to endure"
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Gareth Thomas says he was spat on and called an ‘AIDS spreader’ by rugby fans as he recalls homophobic abuse
The ex rugby captain revealed he did not retaliate: "They walked past me, one spat at my chest, one spat at my feet"
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Husbands who own Keighley Cougars rugby club distribute kits to Ukraine national teams (EXCLUSIVE)
"All their fathers are fighting the war"
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Husbands who own Keighley Cougars rugby club arrive in Ukraine to deliver kits to national team (EXCLUSIVE)
"Our mission is to give them back some sense of normality," say Ryan O’Neill and Kaue Garcia
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Ex rugby star Gareth Thomas on relentless abuse after coming out as gay: ‘I was subjected to so much s**t’
"Those that didn't like I was gay couldn't drop it"
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Exeter Chief’s Jack Dunne says it was ‘probably tougher’ coming out to family than teammates
"It wasn't really a big thing for me when I came out publicly".
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Australian rugby player defends teammates who refused to wear Pride jersey
In July seven players refused to play a crucial game for the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles in an inclusive jersey.
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Australian Olympic gold medalist Ellia Green comes out as trans
Ellia Green calls transgender athletes ban "disgraceful" and "hurtful".
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Gareth Thomas’ ex-partner accuses rugby legend of ‘deceptively’ transmitting HIV
Ian Baum is seeking a six-figure sum from the former Wales International.
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First openly gay rugby league player Keegan Hirst comes out of retirement
His decision is to push for greater inclusivity in the world of sport.
Culture Film & TV
Sexual tension bubbles up in new trailer for rugby flick, In From the Side
The film, which debuted at BFI Flare earlier this year is getting a cinematic release.
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Australian rugby coach apologises for ‘poor execution’ of Pride jersey after players boycott upcoming game
Seven players for the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles are boycotting the team's upcoming game over the inclusive clothing.
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Leinster Rugby’s Nick McCarthy ‘contemplated walking away from rugby’ before coming out as gay
"I just didn’t think I could come out while playing rugby."
Culture Film & TV
In From The Side filmmakers on LGBTQ cinema: ‘it’s important to tell every story’
The cast and crew of the rugby-orientated film want to move on from stories focusing on homophobia, coming out, and trauma.
Culture Sexuality
Gay Kenyan rugby player wins asylum appeal after five-year battle against UK Home Office
Former Attitude Pride Award winner Kenneth Macharia was facing deportation to Kenya, where homosexuality is illegal.
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Pro rugby player Jack Dunne comes out publicly as bisexual
"Maybe there are some kids across the country who could do with a role model"
Culture Sexuality
Amazon Prime to launch doc on gay and inclusive rugby club Kings Cross Steelers
Excl: "I bought a new suit for the premiere but it was cancelled days before due to Covid" recalls director Eammon Ashton-Atkinson of the story of Steelers
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James Maloney bombarded Israel Folau with explicit gay content on team Whatsapp chat
Folau famously said on Insta in 2019 that "hell awaits" gay people.