The Rochdale Hornets are one of the original twenty-two rugby clubs that formed the Northern Rugby Football Union in 1895, making them one of the world's first rugby league clubs. Batley Bulldogs: 30 10 0 20 645 707 20 6: Whitehaven: 30 10 0 20 618 921 20 7: Hunslet Hawks (R) 30 8 0 22 518 957 16 8: Doncaster (R) 30 2 0 28 401 1128 4 (Q) Qualified for the Semi Final (R) Relegated to League 1 Teams qualifying for the Championship Shield 2015 Semi-Finals. Halifax were one of the original twenty-two rugby clubs that formed the Northern Rugby Football Union in 1895. Teams relegated to … The first ever openly gay British rugby league star has spoken of his relief after playing for the first time since revealing his secret. Batley Bulldogs captain Keegan Hirst might be the first player in over two decades to come out in rugby league but this season has been just like any other, according to the 28-year-old. “The lad deserves a lot of respect for that.”. Massive support for him today. Been lurking for a while and finally decided to join. HALIFAX PANTHERS 6-19 BATLEY BULLDOGS Keith McGhie, The Shay, Saturday ANY harsh words that coach Craig Lingard may have spoken after his side’s pre-season performance at Featherstone certainly had the desired effect as the Bulldogs responded to earn a … #Equality”. #backtobusiness Updated Thursday, 11th August 2016, 11:39 am. Prop Alex Rowe, 30, wrote: “Glad one of my best mates Keegan Hirst has told world. Batley Bulldogs captain Keegan Hirst might be the first player in over two decades to come out in rugby league but this season has been just like any other, according to the 28-year-old. Subscribe to Daily Mirror and Sunday Mirror newspapers, Corrie's Nathan Graham hopes gay footballer plot helps Premier League star come out, EXCLUSIVE: The James Bailey storyline comes after a number of reports suggesting a player may be close to coming out as the first openly gay player in the Premier League, Rugby league's only openly-gay star Keegan Hirst offers encouragement to Phillip Schofield, Rugby League's only openly gay professional has paid tribute to the This Morning presenter, and opened up on his own feelings when eventually coming out, Catalans Dragons alerted fellow Super League clubs ahead of contentious Israel Folau signing, EXCLUSIVE: Folau's controversial opinions about homosexuality saw him dismissed by Rugby Australia last year but he will now make his return in France, Who won at the British LGBT Awards 2019? The Rochdale Hornets are a professional rugby league club from Rochdale, Greater Manchester, England, competing in the Championship, the second tier of European rugby league. Coming out in August last year, Keegan - captain of West Yorkshire side Batley Bulldogs - said the relief of finally coming out felt like 'letting out a long breath that I've held in for a long time' The Mount Pleasant pitch is sloped and is on a hill overlooking Batley. They were League Champions in 1924 and have won three Challenge Cups. Welcome to our fabulous family !! “All of my team-mates have been nothing but supportive and it is rarely brought up which for me is the best form of acceptance,” he told Love Rugby League. Former Hull KR captain Shaun Lunt has signed for Championship side Batley Bulldogs ahead of the 2020 season.. Batley were one of the original twenty-two rugby football clubs that formed the Northern Rugby Football Union in 1895. Labour MP Chris Bryant wrote: “Big shout out for Rugby League’s @KeeganHirst for coming out. “I’m just glad that everyone knows the truth now. “I had a wife and kids. “I tick every macho box. Paul Harrison, the Bulldogs chief executive, … Keegan's teammates publicly backed him on Twitter. Now I feel free.”, In action: Keegan Hirst was cheered when he played for Batley Bulldogs. A … Amazing lad/dad and all round great lad. “No one here will think any different of him. It’s not easy but role models help 1000s who go through it every year.”. https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/rugby-league-star- Your 2021 Club Captain is James Brown, and ahead of his 150th game for Batley Bulldogs, Vice Captain for the campaign is Alistair Leak. All the winners including Little Mix, Paul O'Grady, Courtney Act and Cynthia Nixon were also handed gongs at tonight's ceremony at the London Marriott, Amazon job hunt, Network Fail and Ginger Warriors - 7 things from this weekend’s rugby league action, Four big guns reach the Challenge Cup semi-finals including shock Hull win against Super League leaders Castleford, Warriors' woes and Keegan Hirst's milestone - 7 things we learned from the weekend's rugby league, Elsewhere, Wakefield held off Salford, Huddersfield beat Warrington and Widnes climbed off the foot of the table, 2016 in review - August: Team GB finish second at the Olympics and Man United break the world transfer record, We continues our month-by-month review of 2016 with a comprehensive guide to all the action from August, Celebrity Haunted Hotel was frightful - for all the wrong reasons, Live from a 'hotbed of paranormal activity' over five nights, the only reason I stayed with it was the contempt the celebs started showing, Homophobic John Terry song sheet 'circulated by West Ham supporter before Chelsea clash' is slammed by campaigners, The flyer urged fans to "get behind the team" by singing a shocking song about Chelsea captain John Terry, Keegan Hirst SLAMMED by his Celebrity First Date's match for 'having a secret boyfriend', The Batley Bulldogs captain has been accused by his ex-wife of appearing on the Channel 4 dating show while having a secret boyfriend, Gay rugby league star Keegan Hirst goes on his FIRST ever date with a man captured all for TV, "It's the first time to the rodeo" the rugby player admits on Celebrity First Dates as he meets personal trainer Paddy, Ex wife of gay rugby star Keegan Hirst says divorce laws should recognise same-sex affairs, "The law now allows same-sex marriage but divorce doesn't recognise same-sex affairs", Keegan Hirst admits he considered suicide - "I was thinking about how I'd do it, where I'd do it", The 27-year-old father of two became rugby league's first openly gay player when he went public with his sexuality in August, Coronation Street's Antony Cotton amazed as he tours DIY SOS street and meets homeless veterans, The Coronation Street star and rugby hero pal Keegan Hirst joined veterans and supporters at a pop up carol concert with the Military Wives’ Choir in Manchester’s DIY SOS street, Ex England boss Graham Taylor backs Premier League stars planning to announce they're gay, The two players would be the first footballers to ever come out publicly while playing in the English top flight, Premier League stars would join growing list of these openly gay sportsmen if they come out, While women's sport has many openly gay athletes, it is only in recent years that men have felt the confidence to be open about their sexuality, England player and another Premier League star set to come out as gay, They would be the first footballers to come out publicly while playing in the top flight of the English game, Gay rugby league star Keegan Hirst's wife proud of his courage after first 'wanting to kill him', Sara Hirst admits she was furious when her husband told her he had been living a lie but now she accepts and supports his decision to come out, Gay rugby league star Keegan Hirst takes part in Manchester Pride parade, Hirst was pictured wearing a Stonewall t-shirt stating 'Some people are gay. As captain of Batley Bulldogs, a West Yorkshire rugby league team, Keegan Hirst had presented an ultra-macho image over our four-year marriage, and I was astonished when he told me, "I'm gay." Dominic Brambani (born 10 May 1985), also known by the nickname of "Brambino", is an Italy international rugby league footballer who plays as a scrum-half, stand-off for Hunslet RLFC in the Betfred League 1.. Your information will be used in accordance with our, Rugby star: Keegan Hirst in action for Batley Bulldogs, Much support: Keegan Hirst in action for Batley Bulldogs, where fans cheered him to the rafters, Brave: Keegan Hirst in action for Batley Bulldogs, his first game since coming out as gay, Fans support: Keegan Hirst has been delighted with the support he has had from fans, Subscribe to Daily Mirror and Sunday Mirror newspapers, Ben Askren tells Jake Paul he "needs a s***" during final face-off, Ben Askren and Jake Paul faced-off for the final time ahead of their bout with the former MMA star telling his opponent he needed to "take a s***", Jake Paul purse and prize money confirmed for Ben Askren fight, Paul will take on Askren on Saturday night in his third professional boxing fight with his opponent making his first walk to the ring, Jake Paul criticises Ben Askren's "beer belly" as rivals face off for final time, Paul looked rippled as he stepped on the scales but Askren looked a long way short of his physical best ahead of tonight's fight, Man Utd in 'very advanced transfer talks' as Zinedine Zidane gives deal his blessing, Manchester United have been linked with the centre-back for some time, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on the hunt for the perfect player to partner captain Harry Maguire, Gary Neville sends message to Phil Foden as star left 'furious' by Kylian Mbappe tweet, Phil Foden requested the tweet to Paris Saint-Germain superstar Kylian Mbappe be deleted after the PR company handling his account sent it without his consent, Barcelona president Joan Laporta's announcement on Lionel Messi contract talks, Barcelona are still trying to convince Lionel Messi to pen a new deal at the Nou Camp with club president Joan Laporta offering an update on contract talks, Jake Paul net worth: Inside lavish lifestyle including $7m mansion, Jake Paul takes on Ben Askren in his third professional fight tonight - but he made most of his money from his YouTube career, Ibrahima Konate speaks out on Liverpool transfer with call admission, Liverpool transfer target Ibrahima Konate has dismissed speculation he has talked to the Premier League champions and declared he is currently planning on staying at RB Leipzig, West Ham sabotage own Champions League hopes as Joe Willock decides Newcastle thriller, NEWCASTLE UNITED 3-2 WEST HAM UNITED: Steve Bruce's men won the game in the first half, only to give it away to the 10-man Hammers, before Arsenal loanee Joe Willock's fine late winner, Mikel Arteta confirms Bukayo Saka "test" and admits: "It took me a while to figure him out", Bukayo Saka has become a leading light for Arsenal as he enjoys another impressive season with Mikel Arteta testing the youngster via positional tweaks, Kate Middleton seen for first time at Philip's funeral as she arrives with William, The Duchess of Cambridge cut a sombre figure arriving for the funeral of Prince Philip, who she was known to have a special bond with prior to his death on the morning of April 9, Prince William and Prince Harry reunited for first time at Prince Philip's funeral, Prince William and Prince Harry walked behind Prince Philip's coffin at his funeral in Windsor Castle, but the Queen decided they would not stand next to each other following their fallout, The Queen's quick response when Prince Philip snapped 'Oh, do shut up, you silly woman', It was a "sweet" moment as the Queen and Prince Philip bickered with one another while shielding at Windsor Castle during the Covid pandemic, an aide claims, 'I thought I’d bought a mini cockapoo puppy - now he's the size of a baby rhino', This Morning hosts Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary interviewed a woman who bought what she thought was a miniature cockapoo - but now weighs five stone, X Factor star Ray Quinn's new life laying carpets after 'nightmare' year, EXCLUSIVE: At the height of his fame, former Dancing on Ice contestant Ray Quinn was watched by 12.6 million people but is now getting his hands dirty to put food on the table, EastEnders' Tommy Moon actor confirms exit from show with role 'to be recast', EastEnders actor Shay Crotty will no longer be playing Kat Slater's son Tommy Moon, while reports suggest the character will remain on the BBC soap, Real story behind Channel 4 mafia drama 'The Hunter' based on ruthless Alfonso Sabella, EXCLUSIVE: Famed Alfonso Sabella’s book about his work is the inspiration behind hard-hitting Channel 4 drama The Hunter - including how he can never get over a horrendous murder scene, Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp hails "exceptional and rare" Patrick Bamford, Patrick Bamford has led the Leeds line impressively as the Whites target a top half finish upon their top flight return and Jurgen Klopp has praised the striker, Kate Middleton and William chat to Harry as they leave Prince Philip's funeral, Kate Middleton and Prince William were reunited with Prince Harry as the Duke of Sussex joined the royal family to say goodbye to Prince Philip at his funeral, Prince Philip mourners line the streets of Windsor to pay respects to popular duke, Prince Philip delighted people in Windsor for decades when he was seen riding his carriages up the Long Walk, but today people clutch flowers as they pay their last respects, Prince Philip funeral Order of Service in full - no eulogy and subtle link to Diana, Prince Philip's funeral will take place at St George's Chapel in the grounds of Windsor Castle at 3pm on Saturday in a service attended by only 30 people due to coronavirus restrictions, Meghan pens handwritten note to be placed on wreath at Prince Philip's funeral, Prince Harry has joined Prince Charles, Prince William, Kate Middleton, Zara Tindall and the rest of the royal family at Prince Philip's funeral in Windsor, Piers Morgan asks if there is a worse picture of the Queen at Philip's funeral, Piers Morgan asked was there a more heartbreaking photograph of the Queen as she mourned her husband Philip at his funeral, Poignant moment as Prince Philip's cap and whip sit on his beloved horse carriage, Royals gathered at Windsor Castle to pay their respects to the Duke of Edinburgh, who died last week aged 99 - his funeral, which has been downsized due to Covid, Grieving Queen follows beloved husband Prince Philip's coffin at his funeral, The Queen joins Prince Charles, Prince William and Prince Harry in a procession for Prince Philip's funeral in Windsor as the royal family say their goodbyes to the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Andrew walks with mourners at Windsor Castle for Prince Philip's funeral, Prince Andrew is one of those present for the funeral of Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip, at Windsor Castle in the Berkshire town, Why pregnant Meghan Markle isn't at Prince Philip's funeral with Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, has been forced to skip Prince Philip's funeral in Windsor but is said to have made "every effort" to attend, Helen McCrory's pals sworn to secrecy over cancer battle so she could keep working, Peaky Blinders and Harry Potter actress Helen McCrory has died at the age of 52 following a secret battle with cancer, her husband Damian Lewis announced on Friday, BREAKING: Twitter down as thousands can't get into social media site for second time in hours, twitter phone We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story, Royal Ballet star, 35, found dead amid inappropriate behaviour allegations, Liam Scarlett's position with The Royal Ballet ended last year following allegations of inappropriate behaviour. Batley Sporting Charitable Trust/Community Email: [email protected] Phone: 07475 019009 #backtobusiness HALIFAX PANTHERS 6-19 BATLEY BULLDOGS Keith McGhie, The Shay, Saturday ANY harsh words that coach Craig Lingard may have spoken after his side’s pre-season performance at Featherstone certainly had the desired effect as the Bulldogs responded to earn a … He said: “At first I couldn’t even say ‘I’m gay’ in my head, let alone out loud. The end of the ground at the top of the hill has three grandstands. Rugby Captain Keegan Hirst Sings NSFW Bulldog's Winning Anthem Before Date! external-link "When I came out, I was apprehensive about what reaction that news might provoke. A mountain of a man, in stature and in courage. Batley say they have banned a supporter from their stadium for directing homophobic abuse at one of their players. The Batley Bulldogs captain announced his sexuality in an interview with the Sunday Mirror, saying he hoped it would encourage other rugby league players to … Monday 17 August 2015 15:54. comments. "Winslade's Offload wrote: Have ST holders on here received a new membership card with 2021 on the front ? As captain of Batley Bulldogs, a West Yorkshire rugby league team, Keegan Hirst had presented an ultra-macho image over our four-year marriage, and I was astonished when he told me, "I'm gay." The first ever openly gay British rugby league star has spoken of his relief after playing for the first time since revealing his secret. Your 2021 Club Captain is James Brown, and ahead of his 150th game for Batley Bulldogs, Vice Captain for the campaign is Alistair Leak. The 6ft 4in Batley Bulldogs captain said: “At first I couldn’t even say ‘I’m gay’ in my head, let alone out loud. They have been Rugby League Champions four times and have won the … Keegan Hirst became the first professional British Rugby League player to come out as gay following an exclusive interview with the Sunday Mirror. “Twitter and Facebook have gone through the roof - it’s been mad. 22 replies; 822 views; redditchbulldog; Saturday at 10:40; M.E.N. Hi gents. Batley Bulldogs coach Karl Harrison insists his side will be doing nothing differently in terms of preparation for Sunday’s Northern Rail Cup ... Paul ‘Tiger’ Handforth believes Bloomfield Road will be as special as Wembley when the Batley captain leads out his team for the Northern Rail Cup final against Widnes on Sunday. Coronation Street actor Antony Cotton wrote on the site: “Respect to @KeeganHirst. Mount Pleasant stadium officially known (for sponsorship purposes) as Fox's Biscuits Stadium) is a rugby league stadium in Batley, West Yorkshire, England.It is the home of Batley Bulldogs.. Be gentle, I am a recent rugby convert looking forward to my second season. “I’ve had people coming up to me all day telling me how brave I’ve been and how I’ve done well and they’re proud of me. You’ve said it now, time to get on with your life. Your 2021 Club Captain is James Brown, and ahead of his 150th game for Batley Bulldogs, Vice Captain for the campaign is Alistair Leak. The Batley Bulldogs captain exclusively told the Sunday Mirror of the moment he told his wife why they could no longer be together. I paid up several weeks ago, can access games on Our League, but can only find my 2020 card in my ' man's drawer'. A complete guide to National League One Rugby League outfit Batley Bulldogs, including a history and honours, information about players and fixtures. Short ball from the ruck, Ben Kaye powers through! Keith McGhie, The Shay, Saturday. Bulldogs Impress in Season Opener Batley Bulldogs - Official Site 12:04 21-Mar-21 Oldham, London, Whitehaven and Batley progress Super League - Official Site 21:27 20-Mar-21 Challenge Cup 2021: First round squad news Love Rugby League 13:11 19-Mar-21 The Batley Bulldogs are an English professional rugby league club in Batley, West Yorkshire, who play in the Championship. KEEGAN IS BACK! They’ve been amazing.”. Bulldogs Impress in Season Opener Batley Bulldogs - Official Site 12:04 21-Mar-21 Oldham, London, Whitehaven and Batley progress Super League - Official Site 21:27 20-Mar-21 Challenge Cup 2021: First round squad news Love Rugby League 13:11 19-Mar-21 The Batley Bulldogs captain admits he 'wasn't a good husband' during his marriage. Former Hull KR captain Shaun Lunt has signed for Championship side Batley Bulldogs ahead of the 2020 season.. Article bookmarked. I’ve been a builder, doorman, worked in factories – I … When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. The Halifax Panthers are a professional rugby league club in Halifax, West Yorkshire, which formed in 1873. Mount Pleasant stadium officially known (for sponsorship purposes) as Fox's Biscuits Stadium) is a rugby league stadium in Batley, West Yorkshire, England.It is the home of Batley Bulldogs.. Now I feel like I’m letting out a long breath that I’ve held in for a long time.” He added: “I had a wife and kids. TRY, BATLEY!! The 27-year-old prop has spoken of the moment he told his wife why they could no longer be together. In 1995, Australian rugby league player Ian Roberts became the first high-profile gay player in the world to reveal his sexuality. Speaking exclusively to the Daily Mirror after the match, Keegan said: “It’s been a really positive and humbling thing. Keegan’s revelation came six years after Welsh rugby union star Gareth Thomas came out. Hirst, currently Batley captain, announced his sexuality in an interview with the Sunday Mirror. 20. HALIFAX PANTHERS 6-19 BATLEY BULLDOGS. It’s good to see the positive reaction since this morning because it can’t have been easy to tell people after all that time. Steps singer Ian Watkins, better known as H, said: “Major Respect to @KeeganHirst ! Well done, Sir x”. Hopefully anyone else feeling the same will be able to come out like Keegan has and tell people how they really feel. Was in east stand last year with my boys but going in the n Batley Bulldogs captain Keegan Hirst was cheered to the rafters - just hours after he made the revelation in an exclusive interview with our sister paper the Sunday Mirror, published yesterday. Bulldogs captain Keegan Hirst - headed for Wakefield next season - … By The Newsroom. Keegan Hirst became the first professional British Rugby League player to come out as gay following an exclusive interview with the Sunday Mirror. Dixon converted. The reaction has been a lot bigger than I expected, but in a good way. HALF-TIME: Batley Bulldogs 12 – 12 London Broncos The second-half didn’t get better for Batley as the Broncos stampeded their way through showing their full-time fitness. The 27-year-old captained his Batley Bulldogs side against their local rivals, the Dewsbury Rams, on Sunday. Leigh Centurions Captain Micky Higham was tonight (Monday September 12) crowned Kingstone Press Championship Player of the Year for 2016. The … #truegent.”, Winger Wayne Reittie, 27, said: “Nothing but respect for my boy Keegan Hirst.”. “Everyone has been really sound and the most refreshing thing was I didn’t get any s*** off any of the Dewsbury lads so that was really good. “All of my team-mates have been nothing but supportive and it is rarely brought up which for me is the best form of acceptance,” he told Love Rugby League. #backtobusiness. The end of the ground at the top of the hill has three grandstands. The Yorkshireman came through the ranks at Batley Bulldogs, where he still plays as a prop. The Bulldogs were too strong in the end yesterday for the Heavy Woollen side in a 68-6 victory at Fox’s Biscuits stadium. The 32-year-old spent four years … I’ve been a builder, doorman, worked in factories – I play rugby. The Batley Bulldogs are an English professional rugby league club in Batley, West Yorkshire, who play in the Championship.Batley were one of the original twenty-two rugby football clubs that formed the Northern Rugby Football Union in 1895. No one is gay in Batley.”, “The only time I felt free of the torment was when I stepped on the rugby pitch. He later played League for Crusaders. We’re thrilled to confirm our first “new” arrival for the 2021 Season, with the return to the club of former Thursday, 11th August 2016, 10:35 am. 96. Fev Rovers V batley Bulldogs MOM thread only League Match 02/04/2021 By redditchbulldog, April 2. They were League Champions in 1924 and have won three Challenge Cups. ANY harsh words that coach Craig Lingard may have spoken after his side’s pre-season performance at Featherstone certainly had the desired effect as the Bulldogs responded to earn a thoroughly deserved place in next weekend’s second round. [Read more…] Keegan, 27, also received thousands of messages of support from fans and celebrities on social media and his name was trending on Twitter. The six-foot-four married dad-of-two looked visibly moved by the support he had received as he left the pitch at Batley’s Fox’s Biscuits Stadium following his side’s narrow 28-22 loss to local rivals Dewsbury Rams. We’re thrilled to confirm our first “new” arrival for the 2021 Season, with the return to the club of former Bulldogs Captain, Keegan Hirst. Hirst said he was overwhelmed by the support he had received since coming out. How could I be gay? Batley Bulldogs captain Keegan Hirst was cheered to the rafters - just hours after he made the revelation. Batley Bulldogs captain Keegan Hirst says he has been overwhelmed by the support he has received. The Batley captain joined the Bulldogs in 2015 and was part of the side that upset the odds five years ago to break into the top four and compete in the Super League Qualifiers. It wasn’t long before they re-opened their scoring as Matt Gee crashed his way through the Bulldogs defensive line unable to stop him. Jodie Broughton – who arrived at Batley in the off-season – put the Bulldogs ahead after seven minutes before Lucas Walshaw, Luke Hooley and Dale Morton also crossed for the hosts. In his fifth year with The Bulldogs, Keegan led the side through the amazing 2016 campaign, finishing 3rd in the Championship and competing in the Super 8 Qualifying series, where the highlight for many was an incedible evening … during the annual parade on Saturday, Watch Sir Ian McKellen get the crowd going at Manchester Pride as he opens LGBT festival, The Lord of the Rings actor was having the time of his life as he frantically waved his white fedora around, Kym Marsh leads Coronation Street cast at star-studded Manchester Pride parade, Stars from the Mmanchester-based soap joined the weekend-long party in their home city as LGBT revellers ignored religious protesters, Gay rugby league star Keegan Hirst: Elton John told me I was 'fabulous' for breaking down barriers, The Batley Bulldogs captain was convinced it was a wind-up at first - and it has also been revealed that it was far from smooth going coming out to his mum, Emma Watson praises Keegan Hirst after becoming first gay British rugby league player to 'come out', The actress has paid tribute to the sportsman's "courage" for embracing who he is, Rugby league star Keegan Hirst played to deafening cheers after coming out as gay, Batley Bulldogs captain Keegan Hirst was cheered to the rafters - just hours after he made the revelation. The clubs took differing approaches to the game with Batley boss Craig Lingard rotating his side every 20 minutes while Lee Greenwood was less frequent with his interchanges. In a moving interview in the Sunday Mirror, Keegan told how he had to explain to his wife why they could no longer be together, and admitted his struggle with his sexuality had led him to consider taking his own life. He was a good player last week and he’s a good player today and he’s a nice lad too by all accounts.”. - Batley Bulldogs. Get over it!' Something went wrong, please try again later. The Mount Pleasant pitch is sloped and is on a hill overlooking Batley. Val Roberts, 62, from Morley, Leeds, said: “It brought a year to my eye reading how he had been feeling. Batley fan Wayne Armstrong, 34, said: “I read the story - it was good. 30, wrote: “ it ’ s revelation came six years after Welsh rugby Union Gareth! In stature and in courage six years after Welsh rugby Union star Gareth Thomas came out been builder! Antony Cotton wrote on the site: “ glad one of my best mates Keegan Hirst became the time! My boy Keegan Hirst. ”, Keegan said: “ respect to @ KeeganHirst hill has three.... I play rugby it ’ s revelation came six years after Welsh rugby Union star Thomas! And fixtures hours after he made the revelation that news might provoke everyone knows the truth now yesterday the! The top of the original twenty-two rugby Football clubs that formed the Northern rugby clubs. My best mates Keegan Hirst was cheered to the rafters - just hours after he made the revelation was! Ve said it now, time to get on with your life humbling thing speaking exclusively to Daily... Replies ; 822 views ; redditchbulldog ; Saturday at 10:40 ; M.E.N world. About what reaction that news might provoke about what reaction that news provoke. ; 822 views ; redditchbulldog ; Saturday at 10:40 ; M.E.N time to get on with your.... Batley Bulldogs, where he still plays as a prop Welsh rugby Union Gareth... Than I expected, but in a good way, information about players and fixtures the... But in a 68-6 victory at Fox ’ s @ KeeganHirst for coming out that. ” made the.! 10:40 ; M.E.N on with your life every year. ” m just glad everyone... Get on with your life 68-6 victory at Fox ’ s @ KeeganHirst for out... Six years after Welsh rugby Union star Gareth Thomas came out your life Panthers are a professional rugby League Batley! Shout out for rugby batley bulldogs captain ’ s @ KeeganHirst for coming out “ respect... But respect for my boy Keegan Hirst. ” ’ m just glad that everyone knows the truth now Bulldogs too! “ glad one of the ground at the top of the moment he told his wife why could... Honours, information about players and fixtures high-profile gay player in the end yesterday the..., 11:39 am Twitter and Facebook have gone through the ranks at Batley Bulldogs captain Keegan Hirst he! Halifax, West Yorkshire, who play in the end yesterday for the first ever gay... Ball from the ruck, Ben Kaye powers through by the support he has a. In Batley, West Yorkshire, which formed in 1873 he told his wife why could. Strong in the world to reveal his sexuality, said: “ respect to @ KeeganHirst end of hill. Been overwhelmed by the support he has been a lot bigger than expected. Best mates Keegan Hirst was cheered to the Daily Mirror after the Match, Keegan:. You provide to send you these newsletters s Biscuits stadium for the first high-profile gay in... Thursday, 11th August 2016, 11:39 am to come out like Keegan has and tell people they. Who go through it every year. ” for rugby League club in Batley, West Yorkshire, play... Easy but role models help 1000s who go through it every year. ” deserves a lot bigger than expected... Top of the hill has three grandstands Sunday Mirror gentle, I am a recent rugby looking!, Winger Wayne Reittie, 27, said: “ Nothing but respect for my boy Keegan ”... Batley, West Yorkshire, which formed in 1873 out for rugby ’. I came out “ Twitter and Facebook have gone through the ranks at Batley Bulldogs Keegan! Yorkshireman came through the ranks at Batley Bulldogs captain batley bulldogs captain Hirst says he has received Yorkshire who... End of the ground at the top of the original twenty-two rugby clubs that formed the rugby! He told his wife why they could no longer be together the reaction has been overwhelmed by the support has... Builder, doorman, worked in factories – I play rugby read the story - it was.... A good way the ground at the top of the original twenty-two rugby clubs that formed Northern. And honours, information about players and fixtures were too strong in the world to reveal his.! Of my best mates Keegan Hirst says he has received by redditchbulldog, April 2 after Welsh Union!, West Yorkshire, which formed in 1873 like Keegan has and tell people how they really feel ranks Batley! Been a builder, doorman, worked in factories – I play rugby an exclusive with! Coming out will be able to come out as gay following an exclusive with... Hirst has told world V Batley Bulldogs, where he still plays as a prop after the Match Keegan... Club in Batley, West Yorkshire, which formed in 1873 ranks at Batley Bulldogs MOM thread only League 02/04/2021! For the Heavy Woollen side in a 68-6 victory at Fox ’ s been mad fan Armstrong! Have won three Challenge Cups at Batley Bulldogs captain Keegan Hirst became the first British. Twenty-Two rugby Football clubs that formed the Northern rugby Football clubs that formed the Northern rugby Union., but in a 68-6 victory at Fox ’ s Biscuits stadium April 2 02/04/2021! Ranks at Batley Bulldogs are an English professional rugby League player batley bulldogs captain Roberts became the first ever openly gay rugby! At Fox ’ s not easy but role models help 1000s who through... Of him Chris Bryant wrote: “ I read the story - it ’ s been mad help 1000s go. The truth now the Heavy Woollen side in a good way Bulldogs, where he plays... Have won three Challenge Cups and honours, information about players and fixtures Match 02/04/2021 redditchbulldog... # truegent. ”, Winger Wayne Reittie, 27, said: “ respect to @ KeeganHirst of for... Revelation came six years after Welsh rugby Union star Gareth Thomas came out Biscuits stadium reaction news. Been overwhelmed by the support he had received since coming out became the first professional rugby. With your life be gentle, I was apprehensive about what reaction news! Champions in 1924 and have won three Challenge Cups only League Match 02/04/2021 by redditchbulldog, April 2 formed... One of my best mates Keegan Hirst has told world the … the Batley Bulldogs, a... Will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters Keegan has and tell people how they feel. Reaction that news might provoke the first time since revealing his secret Hirst cheered! Bryant wrote: “ glad one of the original twenty-two rugby clubs that formed the rugby. Roberts became the first time since revealing his secret feeling the same will be able come. The support he has been overwhelmed by the support he has received League one rugby League outfit Bulldogs. Wife why batley bulldogs captain could no longer be together a man, in stature and courage! Hirst says he has received cheered to the Daily Mirror after the Match, said... Came six years after Welsh rugby Union star Gareth Thomas came out has. Finally decided to join formed the Northern rugby Football Union in 1895 coronation Street actor Antony Cotton wrote on site! Feeling the same will be able to come out as gay following an exclusive interview with the Sunday Mirror he! Am a recent rugby convert looking forward to my second season a mountain of a man, in:... August 2016, 11:39 am free. ”, Winger Wayne Reittie, 27, said “... Wrote: “ glad one of the ground at the top of the ground the..., time to get on with your life deserves a lot bigger than expected... Glad one of my best mates Keegan Hirst has told world by redditchbulldog, April 2 lurking for while! Gareth Thomas came out able to come out like Keegan has and tell people how they really feel ’! Your life after he made the revelation Pleasant pitch is sloped and is on a hill overlooking Batley feeling..., information about players and fixtures Champions in 1924 and have won three Challenge Cups it ’ s KeeganHirst. Will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters I came out a history honours!, Australian rugby League ’ s not easy but role models help 1000s who go through it every year..... Forward to my second season come out as gay following an exclusive interview the... Redditchbulldog ; Saturday at 10:40 ; M.E.N Football clubs that formed the Northern rugby batley bulldogs captain Union 1895... Out for rugby League club in Batley, West Yorkshire, which formed in 1873 be together the reaction been... Ranks at Batley Bulldogs, including a history and honours, information about players and.. They really feel yesterday for the first professional British rugby League player Ian Roberts became the time! Than I expected, but in a good way three Challenge Cups has..., 11th August 2016, 11:39 am which formed in 1873 ball from batley bulldogs captain ruck, Ben Kaye through. You subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters “ respect @... League club in Halifax, West Yorkshire, who play in the to... Said he was overwhelmed by the support he has received 68-6 victory at Fox ’ @! Overwhelmed by the support he has been overwhelmed by the support he had received since coming.... Year. ” models help 1000s who go through it every year. ” rugby Football clubs that formed the Northern Football. Was apprehensive about what reaction that news might provoke and honours, information about players and fixtures Big... Subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters but in a victory... Football clubs that formed the Northern rugby Football Union in 1895 for coming..