Tag: Sam Stanley

Retired rugby player Sam Stanley is sharing his experiences about coming out as the first openly gay rugby player and his eventual departure from the sport. 25-year-old Stanley had a fine career in rugby. He played for England through five Sevens World Series and became the first English professional rugby union player to come out as gay in 2015, but, unfortunately, he left the sport after having suffered from too many injuries. “Certain injuries can be hit and miss,” he told...

Earlier this year, British rugby player Sam Stanley revealed his engagement to his partner of seven years, Laurence Hicks. The 25-year-old athlete and his future husband have since been quite the buzz because Hicks is 34 years older than Stanley. What a lucky silver daddy! https://www.instagram.com/p/BTeLakejB4r/ But among the floods of congratulations and well wishes, there has been some criticism that has taken the couple aback. Our friends at Queerty have reported on the surprising comments Stanley and Hicks have encountered...

The former professional rugby player announced his engagement to his 59-year-old fiance earlier this year Sam Stanley has hit back at critics of his relationship. Earlier this year, the former professional rugby player announced his engagement to his long-term partner Laurence Hicks, 59, but some people couldn’t get their head around the couple’s age difference. In a new interview, Sam has revealed that while he expected some judgement, he was stunned by how much of it came from the gay community. Speaking to...

Well, this will certainly perk up your day… Sam Stanley, the first English rugby union player ever to come out as gay, shared a revealing photo from his recent holiday in Tuscany which saw him overlooking the balcony while checking out the stunning view. We’re also admiring the view – although we don’t think it’s the same one Sam’s looking at… Check out the photo below: https://www.instagram.com/p/BUJIl9vjaSl/ It’s not the first time Sam has taken it off for the camera – back in January...

Sam Stanley and Laurence Hicks have just announced their engagement Gay rugby star Sam Stanley has responded to the trolls who hate on his relationship with an older man. The first rugby union to come out as gay, he announced his engagement to his partner of seven years Laurence Hicks at the weekend. In a Facebook post, Stanley wrote: ‘After being a part of each others lives for almost 7 years, Laurence has been my pretend godfather, uncle, cousin and many others...

He announced the amazing news in an adorable post on Instagram. Former rugby pro Sam Stanley has announced his engagement to partner Laurence Hicks, after being together for seven years. In a loving tribute on his Instagram, Sam said: “After being a part of each others lives for almost 7 years, Laurence has been my pretend godfather, uncle, cousin and many others in order to make sure no one found out about us and that we were a couple. “Funny looking...