Former international rugby star Gareth Thomas of Wales revealed that he is gay . The 35-year - old is the sport 's first high - profile name to reveal being homosexual . He married his childhood sweetheart in 2002 but they are separated and getting divorced . Thomas retired from internationals in 2007 as Wales ' most - capped player .
Former international rugby star Gareth Thomas of Wales reveals that he is gay . The 35-year-old is the sport 's first high-profile name to acknowledge being homosexual . He married his childhood sweetheart in 2002 but they are separated and getting divorced . Thomas retired from internationals in 2007 as Wales ' most-capped player .