LGBTQ+ News Principality Building Society employees celebrate Pride Month over a ‘cuppa’ with rugby legend Nigel Owens MBE Former international rugby union referee Nigel Owens joined Cuppa Club to discuss the impact of coming to terms with his sexuality and the impact on his mental health. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Newcastle Ravens RFC to host Northern Pride Cup LGBTQ+ charity, Northern Pride, has teamed up with a popular North East rugby club to celebrate its first ever touch rugby tournament By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News London Pride 7’s rugby event to include Brighton & Hove Sea Serpents The inaugural tournament, which will champion inclusive rugby, is to take place on Saturday, June 5 By Graham Robson • 2 min read
General News Piers Morgan argues trans women should not play rugby TV presenter Piers Morgan, known for his controversial views, has publicly agreed with World Rugby’s decision to prevent trans women from playing in professional leagues, arguing it was a safety risk to other players. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Community Brighton & Hove Sea Serpents’ Picnic at Hove Rugby Club this Sunday! Brighton & Hove Sea Serpents Rugby Club invite you to their NatWest RugbyForce supported Sea Serpent Picnic at Hove Rugby Club on Sunday, September 6 from 2pm. By Contributor • 1 min read
Community Dozens of academics criticise World Rugby’s proposed ban on trans women Dozens of academics criticise World Rugby’s proposals to ban trans women from playing women’s rugby By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Community News Festival of World Cups is postponed due to coronavirus pandemic Festival of World Cups, which was scheduled to be held in England in June and July 2021, is postponed. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community Brighton & Hove Sea Serpents are back! The guys from gay and inclusive rugby team Brighton & Hove Sea Serpents (BHSS) were allowed to train in a larger group last week, playing touch rugby and loving it! By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Business News International Gay Rugby addresses trans & non-binary rugby-playing community International Gay Rugby (IGR) addresses the transgender and non-binary rugby-playing community following reports that on-going work to update World Rugby guidelines would exclude transgender women from the game. By Contributor • 2 min read
Community Countdown to rugby Union Cup 2021 Birmingham Bulls RFC have gay rugby’s biggest star, Gareth Thomas, as tournament ambassador. By Contributor • 2 min read
General News PICTURE DIARY: New gay Rugby Club for Brighton & Hove On Sunday, November 22, the first training session was held for the new inclusive Brighton & Hove Sea Serpents Rugby Club, set up primarily for gay, bisexual, and transgender men to learn and enjoy the sport. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Gareth Thomas at The Old Market Gareth Thomas opens up about being the first professional sportsman to come out while still playing professionally. Gareth had it all. He was a national hero, a sporting icon, a leader of men, captain of Wales and the British Lions. To him, rugby was an expression of cultural identity, a sacred code By Besi • 2 min read
