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World Rugby and International Gay Rugby sign “historic agreement” to collaborate on the continued promotion of equality and inclusivity in rugby 

Graham Robson December 6, 2024

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 educate and eliminate homophobia in rugby. Under the terms […]

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“Rugby realness with a side of sass.” Brighton & Hove Sea Serpents Rugby Club launches 2025 calendar

Graham Robson December 3, 2024

Brighton & Hove Sea Serpents, the Brighton-based gay and inclusive rugby club, has launched its 2025 calendar, which serves rugby realness with a side of sass. Packed with heart, hustle and a whole lot of Pride, this calendar shows off the club’s fierce players like never before. Featuring Stunning Photography by Mark Lister, the calendar […]

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Brighton & Hove Sea Serpents Rugby Football Club celebrates nine years of inclusive rugby

Graham Robson November 7, 2024

Brighton & Hove Sea Serpents RFC, Sussex’s first gay and inclusive rugby club, celebrated its ninth birthday in November. Brighton & Hove Sea Serpents RFC is open to players of all abilities. believes in fostering an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome regardless of their gender identity or sexual orientation. The rugby club celebrates the […]

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Brighton & Hove ready to welcome Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 with Australia, Ireland, New Zealand and England’s Red Roses bidding to become champions

Graham Robson October 25, 2024

Rugby players and fans from Australia, Ireland, New Zealand and England will descend on the city next September as they bid to become the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 champions Matches at the Brighton & Hove Community Stadium will include the current world cup title holders New Zealand as well as England’s Red Roses who […]

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Birmingham Bulls RUFC, the city’s pioneering inclusive rugby club, announces launch of new touch rugby team

Graham Robson October 3, 2024

Birmingham Bulls RUFC, the city’s pioneering inclusive rugby club, has announced the launch of its new touch rugby team, the Longhorns, which has started training at Yardley & District RFC and will train every Monday from 7pm – 8.30pm. The Longhorns aim to offer a fully inclusive environment for everyone to enjoy rugby, with no […]

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England’s Red Roses set to thrill crowds in Brighton & Hove at next year’s Women’s Rugby World Cup

Graham Robson June 26, 2024

Brighton & Hove will welcome England’s Red Roses next year when the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 arrives in the city. Fans can now register for tickets for what promises to be the world’s biggest celebration of women’s rugby. The first tournament tickets, for the opening match and final, will go on sale in September. […]

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Keighley Cougars Rugby League club makes history with nomination of India Willoughby as patron

Graham Robson April 17, 2024

Keighley Cougars Rugby League club has announced the appointment of trans activist India Willoughby as their patron, marking a groundbreaking moment as the world’s first transgender individual to serve as patron of a professional sports club. India, a pioneer in her own right as Britain’s first transgender newsreader and TV journalist, has long been an […]

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Gay Welsh rugby legend Gareth Thomas CBE to start this year’s Brighton Half Marathon – the main fundraising event for local HIV charity, the Sussex Beacon

Graham Robson January 30, 2024

This year’s Brighton Half Marathon, the main fundraising event for local HIV charity the Sussex Beacon, which takes place on Brighton seafront on Sunday, February 25, will be started by gay Welsh rugby legend Gareth Thomas CBE, one of the most iconic and respected figures in world rugby. In 2009, Gareth, who was the first […]

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Brighton & Hove Sea Serpents win Beorma Bowl at Touch My Brum rugby tournament

July 17, 2023

The Brighton and Hove Sea Serpents recently participated in the highly anticipated Touch My Brum tournament, hosted by the Birmingham Bulls. The tournament brought together some of the top touch rugby teams in the region, and the Sea Serpents faced tough competition throughout their journey.

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