Transgender activists launched a protest at England Women’s Twickenham training session earlier today. The team were put through their paces as part of their pre-season training camp with an eye on the Women's Rugby World Cup in October.
The protesters donned pink and blue flags at the Red Roses' open session in response to the ban of transgender athletes playing women's rugby. Emily Hamilton, 46, who was among 15 protesters was left heartbroken after the ban was enforced.
"I'm a Harlequins fan, a trans woman and an ex-player of 18 seasons, but as of last week I'm prohibited from playing rugby now," said the founding co-chair of the QuinsPride supporters group. "We will not be going away until our voices are heard, it is a heartbreaking situation.” Prior to last month’s vote, approximately 30 protesters also gathered at the Rugby Football Union's headquarters.
