Kane Evans

Kane Evans

Australia AustraliaathleteMaleb. 19908.4Global Dominance: 0.01%

Kane Evans is a professional rugby league player known for his time in the National Rugby League (NRL). Throughout his career, he has played for teams like the Sydney Roosters and the New Zealand Warriors. Recently in the news, Evans made headlines for his courageous public disclosure about his struggles with mental health and his journey of coming out as gay, which has sparked important conversations about acceptance and support within the sport.

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Evans revealed he was gay, detailing his battles with substance abuse and suicidal thoughts while wrestling with his sexuality.

Newcastle player referred straight to judiciary for alleged homophobic slur
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-06-22
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Kane Evans is a former Warriors prop who came out as gay in an emotional interview.

NZ NRL player Asu Kepaoa sent off for alleged homophobic slur in reserves match
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-06-19
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Kane Evans, a veteran NRL player, recently came out as gay and spoke candidly about his struggles.

The NRL has a lawful path if it wants to bar Folau. Spiking a contract in the dark isn’t it
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-06-19
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