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Ian Roberts is a British-born Australian actor and former rugby league footballer who played for several clubs and represented New South Wales and Australia. He was the first high-profile sports person and rugby player to come out as gay in 1995.
Feb 3, 2023 · Ian Roberts was the best-paid player in the brutal world of Australian rugby league - but it took years for him to make the biggest and bravest play of his life.
Oct 11, 2021 · Australia rugby league legend Ian Roberts [he/him], 56, is widely regarded to be the first out player in his sport, coming out in 1994 and continuing to play until his retirement in 1998....
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The remarkable story of Ian Roberts, the only openly gay male Australian rugby league player, is being made into a documentary.
Ian Roberts came out as gay in 1995 while still playing for Australia's rugby league team. He faced some taunts but received support from teammates and fans, and became an actor and a voice for LGBTQ sports.
Ian Roberts is an English-born Souths junior who played as a forward for Manly and Australia. He won the World Cup, the Ashes, the Dally M Prop of the Year and the Ken Stephen Medal among other honours.
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May 25, 2016 · Ian Roberts was the first rugby league player in the world to come out as gay in 1994. He talks about his career, his partners, the Garry Jack incident, the death of a young friend, and his brain damage from concussions.
