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USA Rugby and International Gay Rugby sign Memorandum of Understanding to eliminate homophobia in Rugby

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Via press release USA Rugby signed a memorandum of understanding with International Gay Rugby (IGR) Thursday, September 10, setting forth a partnership that will see the national governing body for the sport of rugby union in the United States promote a diverse and inclusive environment in all levels of Rugby, working to end homophobia in […]

First active players in professional baseball, rugby come out this week

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By John Mack Freeman Two professional sports leagues have seen their first out players this week. In baseball, David Denson, a first baseman for the Milwaukee Brewers’ rookie affiliate in Helena, Montana, came out via an interview with the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.  From that interview: Since coming out to his Helena teammates, Denson said he has felt like a different person […]