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Ian Roberts (born 31 July 1965) is a British-born Australian actor and former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s.
Feb 3, 2023 · Ian Roberts was the best-paid player in the brutal world of Australian rugby league - but it took years for him to make the biggest and bravest play of his life.
The remarkable story of Ian Roberts, the only openly gay male Australian rugby league player, is being made into a documentary.
Oct 11, 2021 · Ian Roberts, who played for Australia and South Sydney, came out as gay in 1994 and faced backlash from the media and fans. He shares his journey of acceptance, family, and career in this interview.
May 25, 2016 · Ian Roberts was the first rugby league player in the world to come out as gay in 1994. He talks about his career, his partners, the Garry Jack incident, the death of a young friend, and his brain damage from concussions.
May 26, 2007 · Here was one of the most fearsome rugby league players in the game and one who, in 2005, was recognised among the top 25 New South Wales players of all time, admitting he was gay.
2 days ago · Joining the Nth Queensland North Queensland for 1997’s Super League season, his career wound down in 1998 under the increasing weight of injuries. After his retirement, Roberts joined NIDA to pursue an acting career and served on the NRL Judiciary in 2001. Autobiography: Finding Out (1997).
