Rugby Union

Australian footballers tackle homophobia

Gays in professional sport have long had an uphill battle in publicly acknowledging their off pitch sexuality.
The obvious perceptions of machismo and sporting prowess are not something that is frequently associated with homosexuals.
For this reason, many professional sports players that are gay struggle with 'coming out' in fear of the backlash from fans that may no longer want to celebrate or support a ‘gay’ football player.