Gay men are accepted in films, music and politics because people came out and broke the mould and stereotype in those industries. What I am trying to do is break the trend in rugby and sport in general and show any aspiring sportsman, regardless of his age, that the mould has been broken. Gareth Thomas Read Quote
I knew I was gay at 18, but to come out then would have meant I would not have achieved what I did in rugby. I loved rugby so much and it was so important to me that I made the decision to keep my sexuality secret. People may disagree with that, but it was my belief and my decision. Gareth Thomas Read Quote
Playing rugby has been my whole life and for me, keeping fit was part of my job. But when I gave up my career, I was determined to keep motivated, and that isn’t always easy when you have lost the competitive edge to it. Gareth Thomas Read Quote
As a professional sportsman, working out has always been an important part of my life. Gareth Thomas Read Quote
I wish Mike Ruddock nothing but the very best in whatever he does in the future. I will always remember him as the guy who had the confidence to make me captain of Wales. Gareth Thomas Read Quote
Finding a release mechanism after the pressure of a Test-match week can take over, and the next game can seem as though it might as well be six months away. Gareth Thomas Read Quote
