Sam Stanley (rugby union) explained

Sam Stanley (born 8 November 1991)[1] is a British rugby union player. He played rugby sevens for England during the 2013/14 and 2014/15 World Rugby Sevens Series. At club level, he previously played for Saracens F.C. (2010–2014) and the Bedford Blues (2011–2014).[2] [3] In 2015, he signed with the Ealing Trailfinders.[4] He can play at centre or fly-half.

Personal life

Stanley comes from a rugby playing family. His brother is Michael Stanley, who plays for Samoa, and his uncle is Joe Stanley, who played rugby for New Zealand.

In August 2015, Stanley became the first English rugby union player to come out as gay.[5] [6] In 2017, he announced his engagement to his long term boyfriend, (Laurence Hicks): they had met seven years previously on a dating website.[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Player statistics: Stanley Sam. It's Rugby. 3 December 2017. en-GBs.
  2. Web site: Sam Stanley is first English rugby player to come out as gay. Sky Sports. 3 December 2017. en. 22 August 2017.
  3. Web site: Sam Stanley. Esher Rugby. 3 December 2017.
  4. Web site: Stanley swaps sevens for 15's at Vallis Way. Ealing Trailfinders Rugby Club. 3 December 2017. 2015.
  5. News: Jones. Stephen. England Sevens star: I'm gay. 3 December 2017. The Sunday Times. 30 August 2015.
  6. News: Sam Stanley becomes first English rugby union professional to come out as gay. 3 December 2017. The Observer. 29 August 2015.
  7. News: Haigh. Joshua. Exclusive: Rugby star Sam Stanley hits back at criticism surrounding his engagement. 3 December 2017. Attitude Magazine. 1 May 2017.

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