Australian rugby league club’s pride jersey sparks player boycott

The Manly Sea Eagles jersey has rainbow stripes and a rainbow collar (Alamy/PA)

Seven Manly Sea Eagles players have withdrawn from a National Rugby League match in Australia because they are unwilling to wear their club’s inclusion jersey.

The jersey has rainbow stripes and a rainbow collar – in place of the regular white sections – to support LGBTQ inclusion in sports, and the club plans to use it for one game against Sydney Roosters.