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Premiership Rugby is celebrating the LGBTQ+ community
Continuing their mission to improve inclusivity and representation across the game, Premiership Rugby and its clubs have reimagined Round 12 (26th -28th January) ‘LGBTQ+ Pride Weekend’ in a celebration of the LGBTQ+ community.
The partnership with International Gay Rugby (IGR) continues this season with each Premiership club partnering with a local IGR club to improve education on the challenges faced by members of the LGBTQ+ community, whilst fostering greater relationships at a grassroots level.
As part of the LGBTQ+ Pride Weekend, Premiership Rugby are inviting all supporters, players, and partners to show their support by wearing their Rainbow Laces in support for inclusion. The LGBTQ+ Pride Weekend has been developed with the support of a newly formed LGBTQ+ advisory group which is chaired by James Swanson and Matthew Webb. The group further consists of volunteer representatives from across rugby including a commentator, referee, player and diversity and inclusion specialist.
Exeter Chiefs Fly Half, Joe Hawkins, said: "We proclaim that rugby is a sport for all, but only by improving representation of all groups in society can we hand on heart really claim to be inclusive. This weekend is a demonstration of our commitment to making rugby inclusive for all."
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