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Former All Blacks player Campbell Johnstone comes out as gay

Former All Blacks player Campbell Johnstone comes out as gay

Rugby player Campbell Johnstone played three tests for the All Blacks, New Zealand’s national rugby team, alongside playing 38 games for the Christchurch based Crusaders and appeared 72 times for Canterbury. Tonight, in an interview on New Zealand television, he shared he is gay. He makes history as the first member of the All Blacks […]

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Irish rugby star Jack Dunne comes out as bisexual

Professional rugby player Jack Dunne has shared with the world that he is bisexual, hoping to bring some bi visibility to the world of sport. The 22-year-old Leinster player shared that he has been out for many years, but felt ready to share his sexuality with the media. “I kind of realised when I was […]

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Israel Folau no longer being considered by Illawarra Dragons

Israel Folau no longer being considered by Illawarra Dragons

Former Wallaby Israel Folau is no longer being considered for a return to the Australian professional rugby scene by the St George Illawarra Dragons. It was revealed earlier this week that the New South Wales had formally approached the NRL over their intentions to recruit Folau, despite his sacking by Rugby Australia in 2019 over […]

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Join Perth Rams for a belated birthday celebration this August

Join Perth Rams for a belated birthday celebration this August

Local LGBTIQ+ rugby team Perth Rams are celebrating their second birthday, revisiting the antics of the club’s smash-hit fundraising events last year. #GetRammed marks two years for the inclusive squad, which has seen some massive achievements since their inception in 2018.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Perth Rams RUFC […]

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Sacked – Rugby Australia tears up Israel Folau’s $4million contract

Sacked – Rugby Australia tears up Israel Folau’s $4million contract

Rugby Australia have sacked Israel Folau, tearing up his $4million contract and ending his Australian rugby career. The organisation had threatened to sack the devout Christian player over his social media posts where he expressed the view that homosexual, fornicators, atheists, thieves, idolaters and others would be sent to hell. The player’s conduct was reviewed […]

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Rugby player Israel Folau dives into new social media controversy

Rugby player Israel Folau dives into new social media controversy

Rugby player Israel Folau is facing a new wave of criticism after he posted a message to his Instagram page declaring that homosexual people are heading to hell unless they repent, and embrace Christianity. On his Twitter account the player posted a message a screenshot of a news story about the passage of laws in […]

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Israel Folau: “I stand firm in what I believe in”

Israel Folau: “I stand firm in what I believe in”

Australian rugby star Israel Folau has publicly reaffirmed that he stands by his statement that gay people are destined for “Hell” last month. The Wallabies player sparked criticism when he posted on Instagram that gay people will go to hell unless they repent for their sins, and responded to the controversy with a lengthy article […]

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Israel Folau outlines his beliefs, responds to criticism in new column

Israel Folau outlines his beliefs, responds to criticism in new column

Aussie Rugby star Israel Folau has published an article in response to backlash to his recent social media comments, where he said gay people would go to “hell” if they didn’t repent for their sins. In an essay for Players Voice, the Wallaby begins by stating that he believes others lives are not his to judge. […]

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Macklemore pledges donation to the ‘Yes’ campaign

Macklemore pledges donation to the ‘Yes’ campaign

Rapper Macklemore has pledged a donation to the ‘Yes’ campaign for marriage equality. The performer has announced his portion of Australian profits from the tune Same Love will go to the ‘Yes’ campaign. The song, which was number one on the Australian charts four years ago, shot back up to the top spot after conservative politicians […]

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AFL’s Western Bulldogs say YES to marriage equality

AFL’s Western Bulldogs say YES to marriage equality

The Western Bulldogs have thrown their support behind the YES campaign for marriage equality with a short video on social media. The Victorian team’s President, Vice-President, CEO, and players from both their men’s and women’s teams have shared their reasons for working towards a YES outcome in the postal survey on marriage here in Australia. […]

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