Devin Ibañez: Major League Rugby’s First Openly Gay Player on Pride, Authenticity & Representation in Sport

🏉🌈 From bone-crunching tackles to breaking down barriers, Devin Ibañez has made history — and he’s still leading the charge for inclusion in sport.

This week on The Jack Murley Sports Show, we’re joined by the trailblazing rugby star who became the first openly gay man to play in Major League Rugby (MLR) in the United States.

A Division One national champion and Maccabiah Games gold medallist, Devin’s story is one of courage, authenticity, and using sport as a platform for change.

In this episode, Devin opens up about:

✨ Making history in Major League Rugby
✨ Representing Team USA on the international stage
✨ Coming out and finding pride in his identity
✨ Using his voice to inspire others and champion inclusion

Authentic, thoughtful, and full of passion, Devin’s story shows the power of visibility — and why representation in sport truly matters.

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