World Rugby is the first international sports federation to block transgender women from global competitions, even though it has long preached a motto of inclusivity.
“Rugby has always been a sporting role model for diversity and inclusion. We will be working with World Rugby to uphold those commitments and ensure that rugby remains a welcoming and open environment to transgender athletes. ”
One tablet a day is all it takes for Gareth Thomas to know that he cannot transmit HIV in any way, writes Paul Eddison. The treatment is simple, non-invasive and allows the former Wales rugby captain to live a normal, healthy, happy life.
As the Rugby World Cup got underway Friday, a pop-up venue for LGBT and other sexual minority fans opened in Tokyo, in an initiative organizers hope to build on for next year’s Olympics and beyond.
Wasps' James Haskell says he expected Mathieu Bastareaud to be banned for longer than three weeks for an on-pitch homophobic remark - but admits he has done similar things in the past.
