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.
Kyle Tayler-Woolston, an open-side flanker at Newport, has found total support from his teammates, coaches, and fans despite fears of rejection due to his sexuality. The 2025 Super Rugby Cymru final victory marked another step in Tayler-Woolston's journey, as he recently tied the knot with his husband, George, in a same-sex blessing held at St Basil's Church in Bassaleg.
Since coming out in 2018, Tayler-Woolston has been open about his sexuality with his Newport team-mates, and has never faced any form of homophobia. He hopes his experience will reassure young rugby players that they can be themselves without fear of rejection.
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