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Rugby league players refuse to play NRL game in gay pride jerseys

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Former Australian rugby league player Ian Roberts gestures during a red carpet event for the movie premiere of "Thor: Love and Thunder" at the Entertainment Quarter in Sydney, Australia, Monday, June 27, 2022. 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Seven Manly Sea Eagles players have withdrawn from a National Rugby League match in Australia because they're unwilling to wear their club's inclusion jersey.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.

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