The Sydney Convicts — Australia’s first gay rugby team — launched its bid for the Harbor City to host the gay rugby world cup in 2014 with a high-profile supporter. “Australia is a sports-loving nation which also has an abiding commitment to diversity and mutual respect,” declares Prime Minister Julia Gillard in her message of support.
Gillard tackles gay rugby world cup bid
The Sydney Convicts — Australia’s first gay rugby team — launched its bid for the Harbor City to host the gay rugby world cup in 2014 with a high-profile supporter. “Australia is a sports-loving nation which also has an abiding commitment to diversity and mutual respect,” declares Prime Minister Julia Gillard in her message of support.
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