Now I feel like I’m letting out a long breath that I’ve held in for a long time.” He added: “I had a wife and kids. HALF-TIME: Batley Bulldogs 12 – 12 London Broncos The second-half didn’t get better for Batley as the Broncos stampeded their way through showing their full-time fitness. Updated Thursday, 11th August 2016, 11:39 am. Batley Bulldogs captain Keegan Hirst says he has been overwhelmed by the support he has received. Short ball from the ruck, Ben Kaye powers through! 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Batley Bulldogs captain Keegan Hirst might be the first player in over two decades to come out in rugby league but this season has been just like any other, according to the 28-year-old. The Batley Bulldogs are an English professional rugby league club in Batley, West Yorkshire, who play in the Championship.Batley were one of the original twenty-two rugby football clubs that formed the Northern Rugby Football Union in 1895. He was a good player last week and he’s a good player today and he’s a nice lad too by all accounts.”. They’ve been amazing.”. HALIFAX PANTHERS 6-19 BATLEY BULLDOGS Keith McGhie, The Shay, Saturday ANY harsh words that coach Craig Lingard may have spoken after his side’s pre-season performance at Featherstone certainly had the desired effect as the Bulldogs responded to earn a … The Batley Bulldogs are an English professional rugby league club in Batley, West Yorkshire, who play in the Championship. I’m from Batley for goodness sake. Batley Sporting Charitable Trust/Community Email: [email protected] Phone: 07475 019009 “I’ve had people coming up to me all day telling me how brave I’ve been and how I’ve done well and they’re proud of me. Been lurking for a while and finally decided to join. Bulldogs Impress in Season Opener Batley Bulldogs - Official Site 12:04 21-Mar-21 Oldham, London, Whitehaven and Batley progress Super League - Official Site 21:27 20-Mar-21 Challenge Cup 2021: First round squad news Love Rugby League 13:11 19-Mar-21 Hirst, currently Batley captain, announced his sexuality in an interview with the Sunday Mirror. HALIFAX PANTHERS 6-19 BATLEY BULLDOGS Keith McGhie, The Shay, Saturday ANY harsh words that coach Craig Lingard may have spoken after his side’s pre-season performance at Featherstone certainly had the desired effect as the Bulldogs responded to earn a … Your 2021 Club Captain is James Brown, and ahead of his 150th game for Batley Bulldogs, Vice Captain for the campaign is Alistair Leak. Keegan’s revelation came six years after Welsh rugby union star Gareth Thomas came out. 22 replies; 822 views; redditchbulldog; Saturday at 10:40; M.E.N. A mountain of a man, in stature and in courage. Speaking exclusively to the Daily Mirror after the match, Keegan said: “It’s been a really positive and humbling thing. The Batley Bulldogs captain announced his sexuality in an interview with the Sunday Mirror, saying he hoped it would encourage other rugby league players to … The Rochdale Hornets are one of the original twenty-two rugby clubs that formed the Northern Rugby Football Union in 1895, making them one of the world's first rugby league clubs. Was in east stand last year with my boys but going in the n Batley say they have banned a supporter from their stadium for directing homophobic abuse at one of their players. Keegan Hirst became the first professional British Rugby League player to come out as gay following an exclusive interview with the Sunday Mirror. “Twitter and Facebook have gone through the roof - it’s been mad. It’s not easy but role models help 1000s who go through it every year.”. Keegan Hirst became the first professional British Rugby League player to come out as gay following an exclusive interview with the Sunday Mirror. Keith McGhie, The Shay, Saturday. Now I feel free.”, In action: Keegan Hirst was cheered when he played for Batley Bulldogs. As captain of Batley Bulldogs, a West Yorkshire rugby league team, Keegan Hirst had presented an ultra-macho image over our four-year marriage, and I was astonished when he told me, "I'm gay." HALIFAX PANTHERS 6-19 BATLEY BULLDOGS. Batley were one of the original twenty-two rugby football clubs that formed the Northern Rugby Football Union in 1895. The Batley captain joined the Bulldogs in 2015 and was part of the side that upset the odds five years ago to break into the top four and compete in the Super League Qualifiers. Your 2021 Club Captain is James Brown, and ahead of his 150th game for Batley Bulldogs, Vice Captain for the campaign is Alistair Leak. Val Roberts, 62, from Morley, Leeds, said: “It brought a year to my eye reading how he had been feeling. Dixon converted. Thursday, 11th August 2016, 10:35 am. The six-foot-four married dad-of-two looked visibly moved by the support he had received as he left the pitch at Batley’s Fox’s Biscuits Stadium following his side’s narrow 28-22 loss to local rivals Dewsbury Rams. How could I be gay? Halifax were one of the original twenty-two rugby clubs that formed the Northern Rugby Football Union in 1895. A complete guide to National League One Rugby League outfit Batley Bulldogs, including a history and honours, information about players and fixtures. - Batley Bulldogs. When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. “I had a wife and kids. The Batley Bulldogs captain exclusively told the Sunday Mirror of the moment he told his wife why they could no longer be together. Batley Bulldogs: 30 10 0 20 645 707 20 6: Whitehaven: 30 10 0 20 618 921 20 7: Hunslet Hawks (R) 30 8 0 22 518 957 16 8: Doncaster (R) 30 2 0 28 401 1128 4 (Q) Qualified for the Semi Final (R) Relegated to League 1 Teams qualifying for the Championship Shield 2015 Semi-Finals. Former Hull KR captain Shaun Lunt has signed for Championship side Batley Bulldogs ahead of the 2020 season.. The 32-year-old spent four years … In his fifth year with The Bulldogs, Keegan led the side through the amazing 2016 campaign, finishing 3rd in the Championship and competing in the Super 8 Qualifying series, where the highlight for many was an incedible evening … I can’t thank everyone enough. Keegan, 27, also received thousands of messages of support from fans and celebrities on social media and his name was trending on Twitter. Leigh Centurions Captain Micky Higham was tonight (Monday September 12) crowned Kingstone Press Championship Player of the Year for 2016. Well done, Sir x”. KEEGAN IS BACK! The first ever openly gay British rugby league star has spoken of his relief after playing for the first time since revealing his secret. The Mount Pleasant pitch is sloped and is on a hill overlooking Batley. The 6ft 4in Batley Bulldogs captain said: “At first I couldn’t even say ‘I’m gay’ in my head, let alone out loud. A … “The lad deserves a lot of respect for that.”. I’ve been a builder, doorman, worked in factories – I … “No one here will think any different of him. No one is gay in Batley.”, “The only time I felt free of the torment was when I stepped on the rugby pitch. Fev Rovers V batley Bulldogs MOM thread only League Match 02/04/2021 By redditchbulldog, April 2. The Mount Pleasant pitch is sloped and is on a hill overlooking Batley. Batley Bulldogs coach Karl Harrison insists his side will be doing nothing differently in terms of preparation for Sunday’s Northern Rail Cup ... Paul ‘Tiger’ Handforth believes Bloomfield Road will be as special as Wembley when the Batley captain leads out his team for the Northern Rail Cup final against Widnes on Sunday. “All of my team-mates have been nothing but supportive and it is rarely brought up which for me is the best form of acceptance,” he told Love Rugby League. The … The reaction has been a lot bigger than I expected, but in a good way. They have been Rugby League Champions four times and have won the … Massive support for him today. Mount Pleasant stadium officially known (for sponsorship purposes) as Fox's Biscuits Stadium) is a rugby league stadium in Batley, West Yorkshire, England.It is the home of Batley Bulldogs.. Married rugby league player Keegan Hirst, captain of West Yorkshire side Batley Bulldogs, has come out as gay, making him the first openly homosexual Englishman in the sport. 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Hirst said he was overwhelmed by the support he had received since coming out. Jodie Broughton – who arrived at Batley in the off-season – put the Bulldogs ahead after seven minutes before Lucas Walshaw, Luke Hooley and Dale Morton also crossed for the hosts. In 1995, Australian rugby league player Ian Roberts became the first high-profile gay player in the world to reveal his sexuality. ANY harsh words that coach Craig Lingard may have spoken after his side’s pre-season performance at Featherstone certainly had the desired effect as the Bulldogs responded to earn a thoroughly deserved place in next weekend’s second round. Be gentle, I am a recent rugby convert looking forward to my second season. Batley fan Wayne Armstrong, 34, said: “I read the story - it was good. The first ever openly gay British rugby league star has spoken of his relief after playing for the first time since revealing his secret. “All of my team-mates have been nothing but supportive and it is rarely brought up which for me is the best form of acceptance,” he told Love Rugby League. #backtobusiness. 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