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The Economic Times
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Former NRL star Kane Evans feels ‘peace within’ after coming out as gay, sparks widespread support across Rugby League

Former National Rugby League (NRL) player Kane Evans has been met with an outpouring of support after publicly coming out as gay, becoming only the second player in NRL history to do so.

The 34-year-old former prop forward revealed his sexuality during an emotional interview on Channel Nine's 100% Footy , opening up about a decades-long internal struggle that affected his mental health, relationships and sense of self.

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