Rugby

Ilona Maher is on ABC's Dancing With The Stars, showing that women's bodies can be strong, beautiful and feminine at the same time.

On the 22nd anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, one of the heroes of that terrible day — rugby player Mark Bingham — is remembered by his best friend on IGR’s ‘The Third Half’.

Nigel Owens is a celebrated rugby referee, but he calls his wedding the 'proudest of my life.'

Ilona Maher has been an Olympic hero in Paris, yet she and other female athletes struggle with attacks calling them men.

Rugby star Sharni Smale on why the rainbow headgear is important: 'It’s that visibility piece for myself and for my community.'

Black Ferns legend Portia Woodman-Wickliffe ends career with second Olympic championship.

The U.S. women's rugby sevens team make history with a dramatic last-second score to win a medal.

When American Steve Tomasin and Argentina's Rodrigo Isgro swapped rugby shorts, they set off a swoon amongst gay men everywhere.

Steph Rovetti is a lifelong athlete who has thrived in rugby. 'Coming from a religious background, I hope to be a representation of courage to be your true authentic self,' she says about being out.

Marcus Griffiths, a pro official in top-tier rugby league, urges others enduring online hate to call it out.

After defining the women's game in rugby-mad New Zealand for more that a decade, Portia Woodman-Wickliffe will retire from international play after Paris.

Once again, an on-field anti-gay slur in Australia — this time from a rugby team captain.

Matthew Ridge uses the worst-possible term to describe gay men, as the former rugby pro says he'll keep doing it.

After being a major player on two Olympic Rugby Sevens squads, Doyle sees her leadership rewarded going into the 2024 Paris Games.

Many fans consider France captain Antoine Dupont to be at the pinnacle of his sport. He’s told a gay magazine there should be “no more shame” among players.

President of Paris club Les Gaillards tells Outsports that success in foremost LGBTQ-inclusive rugby tournament is a "dream" come true.

Around 100 teams are taking part in the IGR tournament, which also features an all-trans match. Bristol Bisons’ Jamie White tells Outsports why it’s all so special.

Cub Sport's Tim Nelson tells Outsports that he and husband-bandmate Sam Netterfield "love supporting our NRL boys."

Rugby club Keighley Cougars in England repeatedly makes LGBTQ sports history. Co-owner Kaue Garcia says they want to "shock the world."

Caleb Persanis found wide acceptance on his rugby team at SUNY New Paltz and his coming out as gay to his teammates was smooth and natural.