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WillParkinson

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Fri May 18, 2012, 11:58 AM May 2012

Rugby Super League champions devote game to gay equality

Rugby Super League champions devote game to gay equality

World Club champions Leeds Rhinos are dedicating their Stobart Super League Round 24 fixture against Widnes Vikings on Friday August 10 to celebrating lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equality.

The club are inviting fans to join them in their celebrations by designing a special commemorative shirt which will be worn by the Leeds players during their pre-match warm-up.

The shirt will also made available to purchase through the official club shop.

Leeds Rhinos Chief Executive Gary Hetherington said: “As a sport, Rugby League has always prided its reputation as an inclusive sport for many years whether that is based on race, religion or sex. We are pleased to be working with the RFL in this game-wide initiative to tackle homophobia and look forward to our clash with Widnes and helping spread the message about sporting equality.”

http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2012/05/18/rugby-super-league-champions-devote-game-to-gay-equality/

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Rugby Super League champions devote game to gay equality (Original Post) WillParkinson May 2012 OP
Very nice. William769 May 2012 #1
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