Rugby League team invite LGBT groups to game as Israel Folau's new club come to town

Trinity are using the visit of Folau’s new club Catalans Dragons in their opening home game to celebrate inclusivity in rugby league by inviting LGBT groups to the game.

Rugby League team invite LGBT groups to game as Israel Folau's new club come to town
Sat, 08 Feb, 2020 - 09:10
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Wakefield Trinity coach Chris Chester is more concerned with Storm Ciara than the furore surrounding the arrival of Israel Folau in Super League as he looks for a first win of the season.

Trinity are using the visit of Folau’s new club Catalans Dragons in their opening home game to celebrate inclusivity in rugby league by inviting LGBT groups to the game.

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