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First openly gay rugby league player hails 'overwhelming' support
The first British rugby league player to come out as gay says he has been "overwhelmed" and "humbled" by fans' and fellow players' support for him.
Keegan Hirst, who is separated from his wife, said the time had come "to be true to myself".
The father-of-two told the BBC's Victoria Derbyshire show he did not want "to go on some kind of crusade".
But the Batley Bulldogs captain said he hoped his decision to come out would "help break down stereotypes".
Hirst announced his sexuality in an interview with the Sunday Mirror, hours before playing in a match against local rivals Dewsbury Rams.
The 27-year-old prop said the reaction at the game had been fantastic.
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Yes. He fared a little better than the first openly gay footballer. Anyone remember Justin Fashanu?
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Rugby Player > Footballer 
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So, all the other players are serious and morose?
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He's got balls.
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Will he ever be licked in a contest?Brian Peacock wrote:He's got balls.
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It's certainly something his teammates are going to have to get to grips with.
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