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Ian Roberts (born 31 July 1965) is a British-born Australian actor and former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s.
Feb 3, 2023 · Ian Roberts was the best-paid player in the brutal world of Australian rugby league - but it took years for him to make the biggest and bravest play of his life.
The remarkable story of Ian Roberts, the only openly gay male Australian rugby league player, is being made into a documentary.
Oct 11, 2021 · Ian Roberts, who played for Australia and South Sydney, came out as gay in 1994 and faced backlash from the media and fans. He shares his journey of acceptance, family, and career in this interview.
- Lucie Bertoldo
- 2 min
May 25, 2016 · Ian Roberts was the first rugby league player in the world to come out as gay in 1994. He talks about his career, his partners, the Garry Jack incident, the death of a young friend, and his brain damage from concussions.
Oct 7, 2019 · Ian Roberts was a top-level professional player in Australia’s rugby league. And he came out openly as gay to a gay magazine while still playing. He is one of the very few players...
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Apr 12, 2020 · Ian Roberts was a trailblazer for modern rugby league forwards, playing for Souths, Manly and North Queensland from 1986 to 1998. He also represented NSW and Australia, and later became a media commentator and model.
