Sport World Rugby and International Gay Rugby sign “historic agreement” to collaborate on the continued promotion of equality and inclusivity in rugby World Rugby and International Gay Rugby (IGR) have signed an “historic agreement” to collaborate on the continued promotion of equality and inclusivity in rugby. The agreement, signed at World Rugby House in Dublin this week, outlines a commitment between the two organisations to work together to ed By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Sport Trans golfer Hailey Davidson banned from competing on leading women’s golf tours Trans women who have gone through male puberty will not be allowed to compete on leading women’s golf tours from next year, the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) has announced. Updated rules on gender policy will also apply to United States Golf Association (USGA) events including the US W By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sport Footballer Marc Guehi, who has “grown up loving God”, could be punished after writing ‘I love Jesus’ on rainbow armband, worn to mark Rainbow Laces Devout Christian footballer Marc Guehi, who has “grown up loving God”, could face an English Football Association (FA) charge after writing ‘I love Jesus’ on his rainbow armband, worn by players across football to mark Stonewall‘s Rainbow Laces campaign. The defender opted to scribble to three-word By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sport Four special guests talk to FA’s Football & Me series about LGBTQ+ inclusion in football Four special guests were invited to Wembley Stadium this month for the latest episode of Football & Me, focusing on LGBTQ+ inclusion in football. With Stonewall‘s Rainbow Laces campaign in full flow across the game, presenters Alex Bailess and Liam Loftus were joined by Jahmal Howlett-Mundle, Liz Wa By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Sport Orlando Pride and Zambia striker Barbra Banda voted BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year Orlando Pride and Zambia striker Barbra Banda has been voted the BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year for 2024. Banda, 24, became the first Zambian woman to play football in Europe when she signed for Spanish side Logrono in October 2018, going on to score 16 goals in 28 matches for the club. Little m By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Sport Trans swimmer Lia Thomas throws her support behind trans volleyball player Blaire Fleming Trans swimmer and former swimming champion Lia Thomas, who was banned from competing in elite women’s events, is backing San Jose State volleyball player Blaire Fleming amid a wave of attacks similar to what she faced in 2021 and 2022. Although yet to address any gender-based allegations with the me By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sport Thousands support ongoing inclusion of trans women in women’s football Thousands of people across the women’s football community, as well as allies, have signed a statement pledging their support for the ongoing inclusion of trans women in women’s football. More than 125 clubs and groups representing in excess of 9,000 people have already signed, along with more than 1 By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Alex Scott reveals she was ‘too scared to go out’ after trolls threatened to throw acid in her face TV presenter and former England footballer Alex Scott, who is in a longterm relationship with pop star Jess Glynne, has revealed in an interview that online trolls threatened to throw acid in her face, leaving her scared to leave her home. She told The Times newspaper that when she was mentioned in By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sport New research shows many LGBTQ+ people still don’t feel welcome in sport as Rainbow Laces kicks off As Stonewall’s Rainbow Laces campaign for LGBTQ+ inclusion in sport kicks off, the charity is releasing new research revealing a significant number of LGBTQ+ people still feel unwelcome and unsafe playing or watching the sports they love. The statistics show: 1 in 4 LGBTQ+ people (27%) do not feel w By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Transgender News British-born broadcaster John Oliver defends trans athletes in women’s sports British-born broadcaster John Oliver has defended trans athletes in women’s sports, saying there is “no evidence” they “pose any threat to safety or fairness.” Oliver made the comments during his show Last Week Tonight, where he dismissed concerns about biological males competing in female sports. O By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sport Dutch darts player Michael van Gerwen sticks up for trans darts star Noa-Lynn van Leuven Michael van Gerwen told trans darts star Noa-Lynn van Leuven to ignore the crowd after the 28-year-old was booed during Saturday night’s clash. Prior to the match, which was won by van Gerwen, the Dutch darts player launched a staunch defence of van Leuven, making it clear he didn’t care about his r By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sport Queer surf community demands action after Abu Dhabi is added to World Surf League tour schedule The queer surf community is demanding action after surfing’s governing body, the World Surf League (WSL), announced its tour schedule for 2025 will include a stop in Abu Dhabi, where homosexuality is illegal and gender diversity is not recognised. This decision has been strongly opposed by the queer By Graham Robson • 3 min read
