ONE of Herefordshire’s smallest rugby clubs is doing its bit to tackle a big problem. Greyhound Rugby Club are spreading the message that homophobia is not acceptable.
The Hereford-based club have joined forces with Stonewall UK and their playing shirts now carry the slogan: ‘Some people are gay. Get over it!’ “We are the only non-gay rugby team that are involved in an initiative about homophobic bullying,” explained Greyhound chairman Barry Morris. “We are linking with two gay sides – one in Birmingham and one in Bristol – to work with them.”
Homophobia often deters young lesbian, gay and bisexual people from playing and watching sport. Morris said: “Rugby is defined as a macho sport and it was a big thing when former Wales international Gareth Thomas said he was gay. We are trying to show that everyone is welcome at our club – gay or straight – and that prejudice of any kind is not tolerated.”
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