Keegan Hirst

About

Rugby league footballer who is notable for becoming the first professional British player to publicly come out as gay. He has played for Wakefield Trinity in the Super League and served as the team captain of the Batley Bulldogs.

Before Fame

He played at the Bradford Bulls academy before making his professional debut with the Hunslet Hawks. 

Trivia

He has appeared on the reality shows First Dates and Celebrity Haunted Hotel. 

Family Life

He is divorced and has children. 

Associated With

He and Gareth Thomas are two of the only openly gay professional rugby players.