The gay rugby player who feared rejection but got total support
Kyle Tayler-Woolston feared rejection as a gay man in rugby, but is flourishing in Super Rygbi Cymru thanks to the support at Newport.
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Notable Quotes
"Everyone has been really supportive."
— Kyle Tayler-Woolston , Athlete
"I couldn't have asked for a better reaction from my parents, they weren't bothered at all."
— Kyle Tayler-Woolston , Athlete
"It would have been devastating to be rejected by my club and city, but thankfully I've never faced that."
— Kyle Tayler-Woolston , Athlete
"oh my god, I thought you were going to tell me you were signing for someone else."
— Ty Morris , Executive
Key People
Gareth Thomas is a former professional Welsh rugby player and a prominent advocate for LGBTQ+ rights.
Kyle Tayler-Woolston is a gay rugby player who plays as an open-side flanker for Newport in Super Rygbi Cymru.
Nigel Owens is a retired Welsh international rugby union referee known for his openness about being gay.
Ty Morris is the head coach of Newport rugby team.
All Coverage
Kyle Tayler-Woolston feared rejection as a gay man in rugby, but is flourishing in Super Rygbi Cymru thanks to the support at Newport.
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