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Gay rugby league star slams "homophobia hiding behind religion" amid pride shirt boycott

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Gay rugby league star slams "homophobia hiding behind religion" amid pride shirt boycott

Seven Manly Sea Eagles players refuse to wear the 'Everyone in League' shirt for the Pride round. Keegan Hirst, the first British rugby league player to come out as gay, criticizes the players' actions. He claims they are using religion as an excuse for their homophobia. The players will not play against Sydney Roosters on Thursday. The absence could force the club to call up unknown youth players. Manley captain Daly Cherry-Evans has declared he will wear it. Des Hasler has apologised on behalf of the team. It is the result of a poor execution of their shirt launch.

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