Gay rugby team plays with pride

By Ian Dougan

When I set about making a documentary on Northern Ireland's first recognised gay friendly rugby team, I wasn't sure what the outcome would be.

I first approached the team in the summer of 2007.

At that stage, a very small group of friends, probably two or three guys, had decided to put the word around that they would meet up the following Tuesday for a kick-around behind Botanic Park.

About eight people turned up and that humble beginning was the start of what was going to be a really exciting and life-changing journey for the team.

At a very early stage the team decided that they were going to play at the Bingham Cup - the Gay Rugby World Cup - the following year.

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Gay rugby team plays with pride
BBC News, UK