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Welsh rugby star Gareth Thomas, his nation’s most revered sports hero, came out publicly this weekend. In a lovely interview with the UK’s usually not-so-nice Daily Mail, his ex-wife says she forgives him for cheating with men and is proud of him for coming out. “I’m incredibly proud of him for coming out and if anyone thinks any less of …

Another major sports hero has come out. Yesterday Welsh rugby star Gareth Thomas, a national icon and one of the most praised players of the sport, announced that he is gay. Rugby star Gareth Thomas has said he hopes coming out publicly will “send a positive message” to the sport. The 35-year-old wants young gay people, particularly those with aspirations …

Our pal Jimbo notes that the Ben Cohen 2010 Calendar is on sale. Has been for a month, dammit. More pics from the photo shoot are here.

The 2010 Gotham Knights rugby calendar is now available. Also at the purchase link: a scrollable view of all the images, shot this year by noted photographer Joe Oppedisano.

Jockohomo is back from hiatus and brings us this neat story: Australia’s national rugby union team, the Wallabies, have the backs of the Sydney Convicts (Australia’s only gay rugby union team, and current title holders of the Bingham Cup) and agreed to take part in the This Is Oz campaign, ACON’s social inclusion initiative aimed at fighting discrimination against Australia’s …

New Zealand’s annual all-nude rugby tournament was interrupted by a fully-clothed streaker, who may be in this shot somewhere, not that anyone will notice. Kudos to the cameraman for his timing, not a ball in sight.

NYC’s Gotham Knights rugby club will hold their annual bachelor auction next Wednesday, June 3rd, at Manhattan’s Splash Bar. Kick off Pride month by staking your claim on Gotham’s hottest gay and straight real-life ruggers! Win tickets to fantastic theater, dining and media events, which are part of each bachelor’s, er, package. And it’s tax-deductible! Date packages include tickets to …

Like Jimbo, I don’t think this is very effective advertising. What was the product again?