Rugby League
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NZ Herald : Rugby league: Kane Evans joins Ian Roberts in pushing league to face its homophobia problem …
Portrays rugby league as institutionally complicit in homophobia and failing LGBTQIA+ players
The article uses moral and emotional framing to position rugby league as resistant to inclusion, criticizing its handling of Pride initiatives and suggesting it enables a culture of homophobia.
“The NRL must decide, just as Evans did, whether or not it will let homophobia define it.”
RNZ : Former Warriors rugby league prop Kane Evans comes out as gay
Rugby league is framed as having a moral obligation to become an ally to LGBTQ+ players, rather than remaining a hostile or indifferent environment
[editorializing], [moral_framing] - The article directly calls on the sport to 'rise' to Evans' courage, positioning the community as currently falling short but capable of becoming a supportive force
“now rugby league must rise to his level of courage”
news.com.au : ‘Long time coming’: Why Queenslanders need to stop crying over Kalyn Ponga send-off
Rugby League is framed as historically unstable and corrupted by biased officiating
[narrative_framing], [framing_by_emphasis], [omission]
“When God invented Origin he struck a deal with both parties: if NSW get all the best players then Queensland get all the luck, miracles, decisions and Walters Brothers.”