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Alice Hoagland, Mother of Gay 9/11 Hero Mark Bingham and LGBTQ Ally, Has Died

January 22, 2021 by Andy Towle Leave a Comment

Alice Hoagland, the mother of gay 9/11 hero and rugby player Mark Bingham, died last month at the age of 71 but the news of her death broke this week. … [Read more...] about Alice Hoagland, Mother of Gay 9/11 Hero Mark Bingham and LGBTQ Ally, Has Died

Filed Under: towleroad Tagged With: 9/11, Alice hoagland, Deaths, Mark Bingham, Rugby, Sports

Pro Rugby Player Devin Ibañez Comes Out as Gay

December 30, 2020 by Andy Towle Leave a Comment

Devin Ibañez

Devin Ibañez, a pro rugby player who played with the New England Skipjacks in 2019 and hopes to play in England to be closer to his boyfriend Fergus … [Read more...] about Pro Rugby Player Devin Ibañez Comes Out as Gay

Filed Under: Featured, towleroad Tagged With: Devin Ibañez, I'm Gay, Rugby, Sports

English Rugby Player Suspended 10 Weeks for Grabbing Opponent’s Genitals: WATCH

March 12, 2020 by John Wright Leave a Comment

An English rugby player received a 10-week suspension Thursday for grabbing an opponent's genitals during a match last weekend. A viral video … [Read more...] about English Rugby Player Suspended 10 Weeks for Grabbing Opponent’s Genitals: WATCH

Filed Under: towleroad Tagged With: Joe Marler, Rugby

French Rugby Team Awards New Contract to Israel Folau, Who Said ‘Hell Awaits All Homosexuals’

January 28, 2020 by Andy Towle Leave a Comment

The French rugby team Catalans Dragons has signed Israel Folau, who was canned by Rugby Australian after remarks on social media that "Hell awaits all … [Read more...] about French Rugby Team Awards New Contract to Israel Folau, Who Said ‘Hell Awaits All Homosexuals’

Filed Under: towleroad Tagged With: Catalans Dragons, Israel Folau, Religion, Rugby, Sports

Israel Folau, Rugby Star Canned for Homophobic Statements, Releases Unbelievable Statement After Settlement of $14M Claim

December 4, 2019 by Andy Towle Leave a Comment

Australian rugby star Israel Folau released a statement following a settlement with Rugby Australia after he was canned over anti-LGBTQ remarks on … [Read more...] about Israel Folau, Rugby Star Canned for Homophobic Statements, Releases Unbelievable Statement After Settlement of $14M Claim

Filed Under: towleroad Tagged With: Australia, Israel Folau, Rugby, Sports

Disgraced Rugby Star Israel Folau Blames Deadly Australian Bushfires on Gay Marriage: WATCH

November 18, 2019 by Andy Towle Leave a Comment

Israel Folau

Disgraced Australian rugby star and evangelical Christian Israel Folau, who was fired by Rugby Australia after social media posts that gays are going … [Read more...] about Disgraced Rugby Star Israel Folau Blames Deadly Australian Bushfires on Gay Marriage: WATCH

Filed Under: towleroad Tagged With: Australia, Evangelical Christians, Israel Folau, Natural Disasters, Religion, Rugby, Sports, Wildfires

Fired Homophobic Rugby Star Israel Folau, Who Said Hell Awaits Gay People, Just Got Picked Up by a New Team

September 23, 2019 by Andy Towle Leave a Comment

Israel Folau, the evangelical Christian Australian rugby star who was fired after social media posts that gays are going to end up in Hell, just got … [Read more...] about Fired Homophobic Rugby Star Israel Folau, Who Said Hell Awaits Gay People, Just Got Picked Up by a New Team

Filed Under: towleroad Tagged With: Australia, Israel Folau, Religion, Rugby, Sports, Tonga

Rugby Legend Gareth Thomas Comes Out as HIV-Positive After Blackmail Threat: WATCH

September 15, 2019 by Andy Towle Leave a Comment

Welsh rugby star Gareth Thomas has come out as HIV-positive after "evil" people threatened to go public with his condition without his consent. Thomas … [Read more...] about Rugby Legend Gareth Thomas Comes Out as HIV-Positive After Blackmail Threat: WATCH

Filed Under: towleroad Tagged With: AIDS.HIV, Body, Body Conscious, Gareth Thomas, Health, Rugby, Sports, Wales

Israel Folau Sues Rugby Australia for $10 Million Over Firing for Homophobic Remarks

August 1, 2019 by Andy Towle Leave a Comment

Former Rugby Australia player Israel Folau has officially filed a lawsuit against the organization that fired him for homophobic remarks, seeking … [Read more...] about Israel Folau Sues Rugby Australia for $10 Million Over Firing for Homophobic Remarks

Filed Under: towleroad Tagged With: Australia, Israel Folau, Religion, Religious Freedom, Rugby, Sports

Christian Group Raises Over $1 Million in New Crowdfunding Effort for Anti-Gay Rugby Player Israel Folau After GoFundMe Cancellation

June 25, 2019 by Andy Towle Leave a Comment

Israel Folau

The Australian Christian Lobby claimed it had raised $1,540,395 ($1,073,794 US) as of this posting for fired anti-gay rugby player Israel Folau after … [Read more...] about Christian Group Raises Over $1 Million in New Crowdfunding Effort for Anti-Gay Rugby Player Israel Folau After GoFundMe Cancellation

Filed Under: towleroad Tagged With: Australian Christian Lobby, Israel Folau, Religion, Rugby, Sports

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