Former Warriors Rugby League Prop Kane Evans Comes Out as Gay
Evans says years of secrecy, blackmail and alcohol abuse led to rehab, homelessness and more than 130 days of sobriety.
- Former NRL player Kane Evans publicly came out as gay during an emotional interview on Channel Nine's 100% Footy, revealing a 20-year internal battle regarding his sexuality.
- Evans described a "war within" since age 15, detailing how drug and alcohol addiction led to homelessness earlier this year and admitting he once wanted to "top himself."
- RLPA transition manager Joe Galuvao provided a turning point when he reached out, telling Evans, "You deserve to live a good life and you deserve healing," which guided him into rehab.
- Former Roosters coach Trent Robinson offered further support by covering mental health treatment and four weeks of rent, assuring Evans the Sydney Roosters remained his home.
- Now more than 130 days sober, Evans is only the second NRL player to come out as gay after Ian Roberts did so more than 30 years ago.
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Former Warriors prop Kane Evans finally 'free' after coming out as gay
Kane Evans played one season for the Warriors. Photo: Getty Images Former prop forward Kane Evans says a weight has lifted from his shoulders after he became only the second male NRL player to come out as gay.
Former NRL player Kane Evans comes out as gay in powerful interview
Dean Arcuri Ex-Roosters, Eels and Warriors prop Kane Evans has publicly come out as gay, sharing his struggles with addiction and suicidality […] The post Former NRL player Kane Evans comes out as gay in powerful interview appeared first on QNews.
‘I know that I’m gay’: Former NRL enforcer Kane Evans comes out in emotional interview
Former NRL enforcer and Fijian international Kane Evans has detailed his battles with alcohol, substance addiction and suicidal thoughts while wrestling with his sexuality in an emotional interview aired on Channel Nine’s 100% Footy on Monday night.
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