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-Twoleton, an open-side flanker for Newport in Super Rugby Cymru (SRC), began the 2026-27 season with the support of his team, coaches, and fans. The 28-year-old rugby player recently came out as gay to his teammates and the public, marking a significant step in his life. Tayler-Twoleton has been open with the Newport squad since 2018, but feared rejection and being judged based on his sexuality.
He shared that he had been "living a double life" and felt the need to come out to avoid constantly looking over his shoulder.
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