The Gay Rugby Podcast

Before rainbow laces, viral TikToks, and international tournaments, there was a handful of gay men in Los Angeles brave enough to build a rugby club from the ground up—one scrum at a time. In Episode 11 of the Gay Rugby Podcast, hosts Jack Higgins and Ozzy Luna sit down with Gabriel Galluccio, co-founder of the Los Angeles Rebellion, to trace the untold story of queer rugby in Southern California....

When Brazilian rugby star Izzy Cerullo took the field at the 2016 Olympics, she had no idea she was about to become a queer icon. But after her then-girlfriend proposed on live television-mid-Games, mid-glory-Cerullo found herself at the center of a global moment that said everything about visibility, identity, and the politics of being queer on the world stage. In Episode 10 of The Gay Rugby Podc...

Episode 9 of the Gay Rugby Podcast drops straight into the action at NORAM Cup 2025 in Boston, where something unprecedented unfolded on the pitch: the third-ever all-trans rugby match. In a tournament known for celebrating inclusive sport, this year’s moment felt bigger-more urgent, more electric. Trans athletes came together from across North America, uniting in a game that wasn’t just about rug...

North American rugby is changing-and the biggest tournament on the continent is leading the charge. In this episode of the Gay Rugby Podcast, Jack Higgins and Ozzie Luna sit down with Quinton Leduc for an in-depth interview about NORAM 2025, the next major event in North America rugby. Hosted in Boston by the Boston Ironsides, NORAM Cup 2025 is more than just a rugby tournament. It’s a celebration...

We brought our unapologetically gay rugby podcast to the madness of LA Sevens rugby, one of the biggest rugby events in Los Angeles, and sat down with The Rugby Guy to unpack what’s really going on in the sport. If you’ve been searching for an inclusive rugby podcast that covers more than just scores and stats, you’re in the right place. In this episode, we talk about what it means to show up quee...

The 2025 edition of LA Sevens Pride delivered two days of high-energy international rugby and an electric celebration of inclusivity at Dignity Health Sports Park in Los Angeles. In this episode, The Gay Rugby Podcast recaps all the major moments from the tournament, on and off the pitch. South Africa’s men’s team took home the title with a 19-5 win over Spain in a breakout performance that saw th...

Big guys. Bigger fails. Welcome back to The Gay Rugby Podcast. 🏉🐻In this episode, Jack and Ozzie attempt a brutal rugby workout — but it quickly turns into a rugby workout gone wrong when Jack’s dog Bunny decides to hijack the session. Between missed lifts, busted squats, and a very determined dog, it’s pure chaos (and a lot of laughs).We talk real rugby fitness, why bigger bodies bring big stre...

In Episode 4 of the Gay Rugby Podcast, drag queen Natasha Hundreds sits down with hosts Jack Higgins and Ozzie Luna to watch some of the most brutal rugby gameplay moments for the very first time. As alumni of the inclusive team Rebellion Rugby, Jack and Ozzie walk Natasha through the chaos of rucks, scrums, and savage tackles while she reacts in real time—with plenty of questions, confusion, and...

What’s it like coming out as a gay man in one of the world’s most traditionally macho sports? In this episode of the Gay Rugby Podcast, we sit down with players from inclusive rugby clubs to talk honestly about their coming out experiences, both on and off the field. These aren’t polished, PR-friendly stories—they’re the raw, real moments that shaped who these players are today. From confronting i...

Does rugby truly welcome LGBTQ+ players? In this episode of the Gay Rugby Podcast, we tackle the state of inclusivity in sports, from grassroots clubs to the professional level. While rugby is often praised as one of the most inclusive sports, LGBTQ+ athletes still face barriers both on and off the field. We explore how far the sport has come, where it still needs to improve, and the role of inclu...

Is rugby gay friendly? In the first episode of the Gay Rugby Podcast, we get into what it’s really like to be part of an inclusive rugby team. I went from a total novice to playing with the Los Angeles Rebellion Rugby club, and it completely changed my perspective. If you’ve ever wondered how to join a gay rugby team or searched for gay rugby near me, this episode has answers. We’re breaking down...