Former NRL player Kane Evans comes out as gay | ABC NEWS
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Kane Evans has become just the second professional NRL player to publicly come out as gay, following Ian Roberts in the 90s. The 34-year-old former Roosters, Eels and Warriors prop revealed keeping his sexuality a secret for so long drove him to addiction and homelessness. Advocates have praised Evans' bravery in coming out and urged sports leaders to ensure gay and bisexual players feel safe to be themselves. Subscribe: http://ab.co/1svxLVE Read more here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-09/kane-evans-comes-out-gay-sydney-roosters-nrl/106774592 Note: In most cases, our captions are auto-generated. #ABCNEWS #ABCNEWSAustralia
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