Professional Rugby Player Nick McCarthy comes out as gay. Says he’s been universally supported. Whatever your opinions on the sport, this is kick-ass to see. 🏳️‍🌈

10 comments

1. Brilliant news. Great to see the locker room at Leinster is so solid, himself and Jack Dunne could come out and feel so supported.

2. Good for him, you’d imagine it would be near impossible to date someone and keep it under wraps from his teammates if he had to.

3. Oh my gosh how brave of him. All the horrors he must have gone through to survive that toxic masculinity in rugby for so long. Bravo!!

4. It’s good to hear but at the same time I’m curious when it won’t be news worthy and no one will care.

5. What is with the end of your post? Why did you need to say that? Fucking hell

6. Fair play to him and glad to see the team supporting him 💪💪

7. Good for him!

8. Fair play lad

9. When no one cares whatsoever (one way or the other), we will have arrived.

10. Love it – it’s sad to think that he struggled with sharing this part of himself because of potential backlash in 2022 but delighted for him! Love is love 🏳️‍🌈