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‘FIFA is hosting a World Cup in Qatar while tweeting support for LGBT’ — Jack Dunne

The Leinster rugby star says action means more than words from corporations and organisations showing support for LGBT people

Leinster lock Jack Dunne at the launch of Aviva’s rainbow laces campaign

Jack Dunne, a lock with Leinster rugby, has told the Business Post that he is impressed by the progress sport in Ireland has made in supporting LGBT athletes but that more work still needs to be done. Dunne, who is bisexeual, said his own experiences showed the progress that had been made in Ireland.

“I’ve been very lucky with the groups I’ve been involved with. I was a bit worried about it growing up and ...