News Kick It Out teams up with retail partner Fanatics to launch two-week work placement The selected candidate will spend the placement working with Fanatics’ PR and Communications team at their offices in Manchester. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Powerlifting set to return to Gay Games in Guadalajara in November 2023 This will be the first time in almost a decade that Gay Games Powerlifting will take place. The LGBT Powerlifting Union has announced they will be assisting Gay Games Guadalajara 2023 in the delivery and promotion of the Powerlifting event – which will mean that powerlifting will be restored to its By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Pic: Brighton & Hove Sea Serpents News Brighton & Hove Sea Serpents Rugby Club announces friendly development game against Reading Renegades RFC After a long pre-season, Brighton & Hove Sea Serpents, the gay and inclusive rugby union club based in Brighton & Hove, has announced a friendly development game against good friends, Reading Renegades RFC, at Hove Rugby Club on Saturday, October 8 from 3pm. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Birmingham Birmingham Unicorns cricket team working to make the game accessible for all Birmingham Unicorns is only the world’s second openly LGBTQ+ cricket club, which was formed during lockdown by cricket-lover Lachlan Smith, who wanted to create a space for the LGBTQ+ community to connect again after the pandemic. Now, the competitive team has over 30 registered players. By Catherine Muxworthy • 1 min read
News English football chief reassures LGBTQ+ football fans ahead of World Cup in Qatar English Football Association chief executive Mark Bullingham has reassured LGBTQ+ football fans that they won’t be arrested for holding hands or kissing in public at the World Cup in Qatar. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Zander Murray LGBTQ+ News Zander Murray becomes the first openly gay Scottish professional football player Gala Fairydean Rovers striker Zander Murray has became the first openly gay Scottish professional football player after announcing it in an interview with his fifth-tier club on Friday. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Trans Can Sport announces programme of events for this autumn The charity, a not-for-profit project based in Brighton & Hove, was created to get trans people into exercise and healthy living, and aims to help anyone who feels their transgender identity makes participating in sport difficult By Graham Robson • 4 min read
Birmingham Aston Villa’s Pride range to support LGBTQ+ activity in the community Throughout September and October, Aston Villa will be working with their retail partner Fanatics to re-activate this initiative, in line with their support for Birmingham Pride, and the rainbow laces period throughout October. By Catherine Muxworthy • 1 min read
News Irish Rugby Football Union bans transgender women The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) is amending its gender participation policy for the forthcoming season, preventing transgender women from playing contact female rugby. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Stonewall FC and Virgin Atlantic FC set to celebrate diversity and inclusion at the clubs’ first fixture Stonewall FC will host Virgin Atlantic FC in what promises to be a fixture championing diversity and inclusion in football and beyond. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Brighton & Hove Frontrunners announce 5km Rainbow Run on Friday, August 5 This fun event will take place the same weekend as Brighton & Hove Pride – ideal for those wanting to include it as part of their Pride celebrations. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Rugby Football Union recommends ban on trans women playing in women’s matches The Rugby Football Union has today recommended a ban on transgender women playing in women’s matches, which follows a two-year review. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
