Sport
NRL player calls LGBTQ+ inclusion post ’embarrassing’
Sydney NRL player Adam Doueihi has deleted an Instagram comment criticising a post on LGBTQIA+ inclusion in sport as “embarrassing”. On Sunday, the Wests Tigers player wrote – and later deleted – the comment on an English Premier League Instagram post. Adam wrote “embarrassing post” on the upload, which featured suggestions for positive discussions on …
How Qld Rugby League is making the sport a game for all
Queensland Rugby League (QRL) is working towards a brighter future for LGBTQIA+ participants in the game. The QRL has been working hard to make the sport a ‘game for all’. In the words of Chief Executive Officer, Ben Ikin, “I want to make rugby league accessible to more people in Queensland and those that do …
Josh Cavallo wants ‘criminal’ trolls punished for threats
Soccer player Josh Cavallo says he sadly still receives “countless and endless” homophobic death threats two years after coming out and wants criminal punishments for the trolls responsible. Josh Cavallo came out as gay in October 2021, in a historic first for his sport. In a new Instagram post this week, the Adelaide United player …
Trans swimmer Meghan Cortez-Fields breaks college record
Meghan Cortez-Fields has re-ignited the controversy over trans college swimmers after breaking a New Jersey college women’s record. The senior at New Jersey’s Ramapo College set the new record and took home first place in the 100-yard butterfly at a Pennsylvania meet last Saturday. Her record time of 57.22 was 0.68 seconds faster than the …
Matildas superstar Katrina Gorry shares pregnancy news
Matildas superstar Katrina Gorry has announced her fiancee Clara Markstedt is pregnant with the couple’s first child together. The impending arrival will be Katrina’s second child after the Brisbane-born Matilda gave birth to daughter Harper in August 2021 during the pandemic. Katrina and Clara Markstedt later met as teammates when Katrina moved with Harper to …
ICC bans transgender women from international cricket
The governing body for international cricket, ICC, has banned most transgender women from international competition. The International Cricket Council (ICC) board announced the ruling this morning. It says “male-to-female participants who have undergone male puberty will not be able to compete in the international women’s game.” This rule is “irrespective of any surgical or gender …
Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis share proposal photos
Sam Kerr has taken to Instagram with photos showing the moment she proposed to long-term girlfriend Kristie Mewis. Speculation around the couple’s engagement first started in September when fans spotted Kristie wearing an engagement ring. But it wasn’t until November 9 that Kristie revealed the news officially in an interview. “[She’s] my biggest supporter, always …
Basketballer Isaac Humphries on a year since coming out
Australian basketballer Isaac Humphries chats to QNews about his first year since coming out. The 16th of November 2022 was the most important day of Isaac Humphries’ life. He had recently joined National Basketball League (NBL) team Melbourne United and they were having their regular training like it was just any other day. However, on …
Josh Cavallo cuddles his partner in new birthday photos
Josh Cavallo has shared cute photos to Instagram with his boyfriend Leighton as they both celebrated Josh’s birthday together this week. The openly gay Adelaide United footballer turned 24 on Monday. Last night, Josh shared some photos of him and Leighton together, including the pair of them dressed up for a party, as well as …
Kristie Mewis and Sam Kerr confirm engagement
Kristie Mewis and Sam Kerr are engaged. Weeks after she started wearing an engagement ring, Kristie confirmed the engagement in an interview with People magazine. Together since 2021, the pair sparked rumours of an engagement in September when they began wearing significant rings. First, Kristie showed off a huge rock on her wedding finger. Then …
