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Former rugby star discusses diversity in the workplace and a recent homophobic attack

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Kieran Marmion and Finlay Bealham on Connacht bench after being released by Ireland

First Six Nations without McGurk, Hook and Pope – and it works just fine

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Another defeat to a Pacific Island nation for the Welsh who fail to reach quarter-finals

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Former international keen to ‘further debate on homosexuality in professional sport’

Former Germany, Aston Villa and Everton midfielder Thomas Hitzlsperger tells Raphael Honigstein why he made the decision to tell the world he is gay