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NZ Rugby boss responds to Ruby Tui saga
Black Ferns will feature in the collectors’ series for the first time in , but Tui will not be among the players included in the collection after having her seek to feature a rainbow flag in support of the LGBTQIA+ community denied.
Robinson told Newstalk ZB’s Jason Pine that NZR are open to discussing these sorts of proposals, but time did not authorize for that in this instance.
"We were very aligned with Sanitarium about the consideration of this seek, but simply, all parties involved didn’t have the time to be competent to work through that on the deadlines we had late last year," Robinson said.
"We remain very open to that possibility in the future; we’ve been very consistent on all the work we’ve done around diversity inclusion over the last months that we are really up for these discussions and that will persist to be the case.
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Campbell Johnstoneand Ruby Tui
Earlier this year, former New Zealand prop Campbell Johnstone announced that he was gay. In doing so, Johnstone became the first All Black to show up out, in what was a renowned moment across the rugby community. The All Blacks posted their support on social media, and All Blacks and Black Ferns stars also voiced their support for Johnstone.
Black Ferns celebrity Ruby Tui is a true trailblazer for the Queer community, and she shared her admiration for Johnstone on Twitter; “I strive to fight for the rainbow every day but what Campbell Johnstone has just done for the rainbow collective within rugby is probably more than I’ve ever done. Thank you brother,”
Former All Black Brad Weber also supported Johnstone “influential moment for so many young people, rugby players especially, who might be questioning their sexuality”. Weber&#;s comment reinforced how the LGBTQ+ collective have allies all throughout rugby, and these strong partnerships need to proceed as the game continues to progress.
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Campbell Johnstone has been lauded for his public statements on his sexuality. Photo: Photosport/ Hagen Hopkins
New Zealand rugby legends have reach out in support of the first openly gay All Black.
Former prop Campbell Johnstone, who wore the black jersey in , came out publicly on TVNZ last night.
He told TVNZ he was speaking up to aid remove the stigma of homosexuality in rugby.
"If I open up that door, and kinda form that closet magically disappear, then you know, we're going to help a lot of people."
Current and former players, coaches and commentators have backed Johnstone for going on the record.
Sir Graham Henry coached the All Blacks when Johnstone was in the side.
He described him as a very good player who made "quite a difference" in the team - but said he imagined Johnstone went through some mental gymnastics.
"Campbell's obviously thought elongated and hard about this, and I'm just delighted that he's got the confidence to undertake that.
"And if there's other rugby players with the same sexual orientation hopefully they'll feel confident now to do the equal thing as Ca
Retired All Black, Campbell Johnstone, receives support from former coaches and players after coming out as male lover in a television interview
Campbell Johnstone, a New Zealand prop who played three Tests in including two against the British and Irish Lions, has received support from former coaches and peers in the rugby earth after becoming the first All Blacks player to appear out as gay.
Key points:
- New Zealand rugby union figures have praised retired All Blacks player Campbell Johnstone's television interview in which he came out as gay
- Johnstone's former coach Sir Graham Henry was among the numerous current and former figures in the sport to speak in support
- New Zealand Black Ferns star Ruby Tui posted on social media that she had "never been prouder of an All Black, ever"
The year-old Johnstone made the announcement on a New Zealand current affairs television program on Monday, saying he had been "living a lie" and leading "a double life" before acknowledging his sexuality.
"If I open up that door and magically make that clos