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Published 14:54 20 Jun 2022 BST
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"I only made a quick announcement. But I just remember the room erupting! They were all delighted for me and it was immediately a weight off my shoulders. I felt they understood my situation. It’s hard to perform at your best when you are carrying something, anything, and that’s the same for all the lads. For me it was my sexuality, for others it could be stuff at home, or studies or whatever."[caption id="attachment_343025" align="aligncenter" width="800"]
Nick McCarthy is tackled by Seán Cronin and Devin Toner during Leinster Rugby squad training. (Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile)[/caption]
"But looking at Carl Nassib (American Football player) or Josh Cavallo (Australian soccer player) coming out and Jack Dunne here in Leinster and how he spoke publicly last year about his bisexuality, has helped me a lot. I’ve had good conversations with each of them and they’ve been hugely encouraging."The 27-year-old, who previously had a playing stint with Munster and has played for Ireland U20s, hopes his publicly coming out can help others struggling to do likewise.
"If one other person, one other kid, keeps playing their sport because they see a Leinster Rugby player has come out and is accepted, that would be a great outcome."McCarthy's decision to speak publicly about his sexuality has already been praised by Tánaiste of Ireland, Leo Varadkar: https://twitter.com/LeoVaradkar/status/1538874250278453251 Related links:

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