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Kim O'Leary

Leo Varadkar praises 'role model' rugby star Nick McCarthy for coming out as gay

Leo Varadkar has hailed Leinster scrum-half Nick McCarthy a "role model" for young men after he publicly announced he is gay.

The half-scrum play made the announcement through his club earlier today, having previously told his teammates back in January.

McCarthy, 27, rejoined Leinster from Munster last summer after two years with the Reds.

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