The Wakefield prop is keen to play a role in Super League’s Wellness Round as it highlights issues in men’s mental health
Four years removed from the day that changed his life forever, Keegan Hirst is still committed to making a difference. “No matter who you are and what you do, being gay shouldn’t get in the way,” he says. “I’d like to think I’ve shown that.”
In 2015, Hirst became the first openly gay rugby league player in Britain – Gareth Thomas was playing union when he went public on his sexuality – while playing for Batley and since then, his life has changed in ways he never imagined.
Written by Aaron Bower
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/jul/13/keegan-hirst-wakefield-trinity-super-league-wellbeing-round under the title “Keegan Hirst: ‘I’m proud to be a rugby league player and I’m proud to be gay’”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
