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Australian Rugby League Players Refuse to Compete in Pride Jersey

Local media reported the Manly Sea Eagles had sold out of initial stock of all men's and women's pride jersey sizes.

Local media reported the Manly Sea Eagles had sold out of initial stock of all men's and women's pride jersey sizes.

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Sydney (AP) -- Seven Manly Sea Eagles players have withdrawn from a National Rugby League match in Australia because they’re unwilling to wear their club's inclusion jersey.

The jersey has rainbow stripes and a rainbow collar — in place of the regular white sections — to support LGBTQ inclusion in sports, and the club plans to use it for one game against Sydney Roosters.