Posts tagged Gay Rugby

Alice Hoagland, mother of gay rugby player Mark Bingham, passed away on December 22, 2020, following an illness. The news of her death has left …

Ali Brigginshaw, one of the biggest names in women’s rugby league, has married her partner Kate Daley. In an exclusive chat with Star Observer, Brigginshaw, …

Sacked Wallabies player and former Star Observer cover boy Israel Folau has blocked this publication on social media. The former footballer, whose Rugby Australia contract …

In 2009, Ben Lancken put an advert in the queer press asking for interest in forming a gay rugby team, not knowing if anyone would …

The award was given to researcher Erik Denison, who implemented a research-driven program designed to end the use of homophobic language in sport.

The Monash University study found that while over 80 per cent of young players think a gay player would feel welcome on their team, around the same number heard teammates using words like ‘fag’ and ‘poof’.

“At a tournament like this, there is something truly inspiring about seeing the support given to a team when they are down on their luck or outmatched.”

“We are very proud that for the fourth time in a row the Cup is coming back to Australia”

“The quality of rugby is very high this year”

“Events like the Bingham Cup are important to showcase our strength and resilience”