News Sport
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"
Rugby
News World
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".
News World
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.
News World
Australian Olympic gold medalist Ellia Green comes out as trans
Ellia Green calls transgender athletes ban "disgraceful" and "hurtful".
News World
Gareth Thomas’ ex-partner accuses rugby legend of ‘deceptively’ transmitting HIV
Ian Baum is seeking a six-figure sum from the former Wales International.
News World
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.
News World
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.
News World
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.
News World
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
News World
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.
Life Wellbeing
Rugby pro Devin Ibañez on coming out as gay publicly: ‘I wanted to surprise my boyfriend’
The 27-year-old sportsman reveals in the Attitude March issue that he wanted to avoid 'pulling' his partner into the closet.
News World
Pro rugby player Kurt Capewell alleges he was tricked into gay adult video: ‘They put a bloke on the other side of the wall’
"We've got your back" say teammate of Penrith Panthers star.
Culture Sexuality
Gareth Thomas on tackling HIV stigma: ‘My husband is HIV-negative and we have an active sex life’
The former Wales rugby captain initially thought his HIV diagnosis was a death sentence. Now he's fronting a new campaign to end the stigma.
Culture Sexuality
Exclusive: Gareth Thomas confirms he’ll be stripping off for ITV’s ‘The Real Full Monty’
The out and proud rugby star says he's proud to represent the LGBTQ and HIV communities while getting his kit off to raise awareness of cancer.
News World
Keegan Hirst announces retirement from rugby five years after coming out as gay
"It's been a blast".
Culture Film & TV
Rugby and Celebrity X Factor star Levi Davis proudly comes out as bisexual
“I want people to feel that they can be who they are, and that it is OK to be who they are.”