Category: New Zealand
The All Black and Chiefs prop wore the rainbow laces as a response to Israel Folau’s recent homophobic outburst. All Blacks and Chiefs prop Angus Ta’avao wore rainbow laces on his boots during his team’s 23-17 loss to the Lions in Hamilton last night. The laces were a show of support for the LGBT community […]
“I just want to go in there with open arms, an open mind and an open heart and do what’s best for our community,” she says of up and coming meetings between Auckland Pride and the recently established Rainbow Pride Auckland group. “Our new Director of Pride role is a fantastic opportunity for the queer […]
The Wallabies star has appealed the decision to terminate his contract in the wake of his homophobic social media posts. Israel Folau will contest Rugby Australia’s attempt to sack him, following the star’s latest homophobic outburst. Rugby Australia has confirmed that the original decision to sack Folau will now be referred to a three-person panel […]
Steve Hansen has joined All Blacks TJ Perenara and Nehe Milner-Skudder in speaking out against the anti-gay comments made by Israel Folau. All Blacks Coach Steve Hanson has become the latest figure in New Zealand rugby to speak out against Israel Folau’s anti-gay outburst. Hanson made his views clear at an All Blacks training camp in […]
Rugby Australia will cut Israel Folau loose after his latest homophobic outburst. Israel Folau is set to lose his contract with Rugby Australia. The organisation issued a statement tonight that they were on the verge of terminating Folau’s contract despite being unable to contact the controversial Wallabies fullback. “Rugby Australia and the New South Wales […]
This is not the first time the Wallabies player has taken to Instagram to attack homosexuality. Israel Folau was warned last year by Rugby Australia boss Raelene Castle after a series of provocative posts, most notably one that said: “God’s plan for gay people was HELL.” He was not formally sanctioned, however. Rugby Australia may […]
Returning to Auckland – First Time Ever in Wellington and Dunedin! Tickets on Sale from Wednesday 17 April at 10am. The box office success of Oscar-winner Bohemian Rhapsody, the highest grossing music biopic of all time, has proven that the love for Queen remains as strong as ever. Lifelong Kiwi fans and new converts will […]
The organisation set up to bring back Auckland’s Pride parade have a new board. Rainbow Pride Auckland have announced their inaugural chairperson and with it, the completion of their new board. Matt Bagshaw has been named Rainbow Pride Auckland’s chairperson. Bagshaw has a background in human resources and Rainbow Auckland Pride say Bagshaw will bring […]