Celebrating Diversity in Rugby League

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CELEBRATING DIVERSITY IN RUGBY LEAGUE Rugby League “is a great sport for women to get involved in and I would encourage others to give it a try whether as a match official or any other role ” SARAH BENNISON MATCH OFFICIAL TOGETHER WE CAN RACE, GENDER, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, AGE, DISABILITY, FAITH CELEBRATING DIVERSITY IN RUGBY LEAGUE As both a Christian“ and a Rugby League player, respect and being a positive role model for children and young people is important to me ” DAVID SOLOMONA WARRINGTON WOLVES PLAYER TOGETHER WE CAN RACE, GENDER, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, AGE, DISABILITY, FAITH CELEBRATING DIVERSITY IN RUGBY LEAGUE We all have to “ work together to challenge homophobia and stereotypes ” MITCH STRINGER SHEFFIELD EAGLES PLAYER TOGETHER WE CAN RACE, GENDER, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, AGE, DISABILITY, FAITH CELEBRATING DIVERSITY IN RUGBY LEAGUE Rugby League “ gave me the confidence to overcome my disability. Now I want other disabled children & adults to have that chance ” RYAN OWEN TOUCH RUGBY LEAGUE PLAYER TOGETHER WE CAN RACE, GENDER, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, AGE, DISABILITY, FAITH CELEBRATING DIVERSITY IN RUGBY LEAGUE My father, Clive was“ the first black captain of any British sports team and I am proud to be involved in a sport that has a long tradition of being inclusive ” ANTHONY SULLIVAN WIDNES VIKINGS COACH & PLAYER DEVELOPMENT MANAGER TOGETHER WE CAN RACE, GENDER, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, AGE, DISABILITY, FAITH CELEBRATING DIVERSITY IN RUGBY LEAGUE Rugby League“ is a safe, exciting family friendly sport for all ages ” RAMSDEN FAMILY LIFE LONG FANS OF RUGBY LEAGUE TOGETHER WE CAN RACE, GENDER, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, AGE, DISABILITY, FAITH.

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