Chiefs support Rainbow Laces campaign

By Paul Morgan
26/11/21

Across Round 9 of Gallagher Premiership Rugby (26-28 November), Exeter Chiefs are joining forces with Premiership Rugby, title sponsor Gallagher and the other Premiership clubs to support Stonewall and their Rainbow Laces Campaign.

The campaign aims to promote equality within our sport for LGBTQ+ people and tackle discrimination on every level. We’re proud to be involved and show that everyone is welcome on the rugby pitch and in our stands, no matter their background.

Players at all Gallagher Premiership Rugby teams will be sent Rainbow Laces to wear in their matches in Round Nine, and we invite everyone to get involved by purchasing and wearing their Rainbow Laces to show support too.

Wayne Morris the Community and CSR Director at Premiership Rugby said: “We’re proud once again with Gallagher to support Stonewall’s campaign and to be allies to all the LGBTQ+ people involved in Rugby. We strive hard to make our sport welcoming to all and we are prepared to play our part to make this happen.

"More than 40% of LGBTQ+ people have experienced or witnessed prejudice in sport, with a shocking 82% claiming to feel unsafe or welcome in sport. This has to change. We’re calling on everyone with the rugby community to get involved and show their support by buying Rainbow Laces and wearing them with pride across the weekend. This year we want you to go one step further. Wear your laces as a pledge of commitment to speak up on things that matter. Only by talking more openly can we make a real difference and ensure that rugby really is everyone’s game.”