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Sebastian Tan

We must support gay male players better, says NRL coach

Former NRL player Kane Evans has been lauded for his courage in coming out as gay. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Coach Trent Robinson is urging Australian sport to do better in creating a safe space after his former Sydney Roosters player Kane Evans came out as gay.

In an emotional interview with Channel Nine's 100% Footy on Monday, the 131-time NRL prop became the first men's professional rugby league player to come out since Ian Roberts more than 30 years ago.

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