Cricket Victoria was recognised as the highest ranking state sporting organisation, while St Kilda Football Club took home the award for the highest ranking professional club.
The CEO of Rugby Australia said the decision was “a painful situation for the game”.
“The Pride in Sport Awards allows us to celebrate the outstanding achievements of clubs and individuals in improving and promoting LGBTQ inclusion within Australian sport.”
The rugby club is bringing home the cup for the fifth time.
“This marriage equality debate has exposed us to a lot of negativity in Queensland, where a lot of people live in rural areas and have probably never met a gay person”
They were given the prestigious award for their work championing LGBTI diversity and inclusion.
The Purchas Cup win tops off a turbulent year for the Sydney Convicts.
Athletes from the biggest national sports get together to tackle homophobia in sport.
Major sporting codes are being asked to show their support to end LGBTI discrimination in a colourful way.
In his first public LGBTI community commitment, Australia’s most decorated Olympian will join five other athletes for a panel discussion about being gay in sport.
