Former international rugby star Gareth Thomas became the first openly gay top-level rugby player after coming out in an interview with British newspaper The Daily Mail.
The 35-year-old Thomas, Wales’ most-capped player after appearing in 100 tests*, retired from internationals after the 2007 World Cup, but still plays for Welsh provincial side Cardiff Blues.
Read more about Gareth Thomas coming out in CNN and WalesOnline.
* Translation: Thomas was a member of the Welsh national team on 100 occasions against other teams in international competition.
