The Gay Rugby Podcast
Your go-to source for the international LGBTQ+ rugby community. Hosted by Jack Higgins and Ozzie Luna of Los Angeles Rebellion Rugby, this podcast explores the world of inclusive sports, rugby news, and the stories behind players making waves in the sport.
Born from the success of the Los Angeles Rebellion Rugby team's social media, The Gay Rugby Podcast celebrates the intersection of rugby and LGBTQ+ inclusivity. From The Bingham Cup to international gay rugby events, Jack and Ozzie share insights, interviews, and updates from the global rugby scene.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 25 minutes
- Episodes
- 18
- Years Active
- 2025
Pride as a Form of Protest w/ Eric Solis at DTLA Proud Fest | Ep 18
Pride as a Form of Protest” isn’t just a rallying cry - it’s the reason DTLA Proud exists. Formed as a more diverse, grassroots response to the mainstream West Hollywood Pride, the festival brings qu…
Rugby Zodiac Signs w/ Comedian Kevin Sullivan | Gay Rugby Podcast | Ep 17
In Episode 17 of The Gay Rugby Podcast, we pull charts, pull no punches, and let LA stand-up Kevin Sullivan read the scrum like it’s written in the stars. From Aries flankers who live for collision t…
Using Dating Apps for Validation | The Gay Rugby Podcast | Ep 16
From dating app dopamine to locker room breakdowns, the messy overlap of rugby and mental health. Episode 16 of The Gay Rugby Podcast is less polished highlight reel and more raw post-match debrief. …
Attempting The Rugby Diet w/ Elliott Norris | Ep 15
An Olympic rugby prop eats like it’s a full-time job. For Episode 15, Elliot Norris joins us on The Gay Rugby Podcast to find out what it really takes to get through a day on that kind of fuel.We han…
Run It Straight Challenge Reaction | Is New Zealand Ruining Rugby? | Ep 14
The Gay Rugby Podcast dives headfirst into the chaos surrounding the Run It Straight Challenge reaction, peeling back the layers of a viral trend that’s become as controversial as it is captivating. …
What Happens at a Rugby Tournament? | NORAM Cup 2025 Recap | Ep 13
Jack Higgins and Ozzie Luna just got back from Boston with bruises, stories, and a hangover or two, and they’re spilling it all on Episode 13 of the Gay Rugby Podcast. The NORAM Cup isn’t just anothe…
Rugby Players Try Go Go Dancing | The Gay Rugby Podcast | Ep 12
Dre’s been one of our teammates for years — but he’s also Mr. Mega Woof 2024, a staple in West Hollywood’s go-go scene, and one of the most magnetic performers we know. So when he invited us to learn…
A History of Gay Rugby in Los Angeles w/ Gabriel Galluccio | Ep 11
Before rainbow laces, viral TikToks, and international tournaments, there was a handful of gay men in Los Angeles brave enough to build a rugby club from the ground up—one scrum at a time. In Episode…
Controversy at The Olympics: How Rugby's Izzy Cerullo Accidentally Became a LGBTQ Advocate | Ep 10
When Brazilian rugby star Izzy Cerullo took the field at the 2016 Olympics, she had no idea she was about to become a queer icon. But after her then-girlfriend proposed on live television-mid-Games, …
Trans Athletes Come Together for Record Breaking Rugby Match in Boston
Episode 9 of the Gay Rugby Podcast drops straight into the action at NORAM Cup 2025 in Boston, where something unprecedented unfolded on the pitch: the third-ever all-trans rugby match. In a tourname…
North America's Biggest Rugby Tournament Is... Gay?! 🏉🌈 | Ep 8
North American rugby is changing-and the biggest tournament on the continent is leading the charge. In this episode of the Gay Rugby Podcast, Jack Higgins and Ozzie Luna sit down with Quinton Leduc f…
The Rugby Guy Podcast at LA Sevens | Gay Rugby Podcast | Ep 7
We brought our unapologetically gay rugby podcast to the madness of LA Sevens rugby, one of the biggest rugby events in Los Angeles, and sat down with The Rugby Guy to unpack what’s really going on i…
LA Sevens Pride 2025 Recap | The Gay Rugby Podcast | Ep 6
The 2025 edition of LA Sevens Pride delivered two days of high-energy international rugby and an electric celebration of inclusivity at Dignity Health Sports Park in Los Angeles. In this episode, The…
Rugby Workout Gone Wrong | The Gay Rugby Podcast | Ep 5
Big guys. Bigger fails. Welcome back to The Gay Rugby Podcast. 🏉🐻In this episode, Jack and Ozzie attempt a brutal rugby workout — but it quickly turns into a rugby workout gone wrong when Jack’s dog …
Drag Queen Reacts to Brutal Rugby Game Play | Gay Rugby Podcast | Ep 4
In Episode 4 of the Gay Rugby Podcast, drag queen Natasha Hundreds sits down with hosts Jack Higgins and Ozzie Luna to watch some of the most brutal rugby gameplay moments for the very first time. As…
Rugby Teammates share their Coming Out Stories | Ep 3
What’s it like coming out as a gay man in one of the world’s most traditionally macho sports? In this episode of the Gay Rugby Podcast, we sit down with players from inclusive rugby clubs to talk hon…
Does Rugby Welcome LGBTQ+ Players? | Ep 2
Does rugby truly welcome LGBTQ+ players? In this episode of the Gay Rugby Podcast, we tackle the state of inclusivity in sports, from grassroots clubs to the professional level. While rugby is often …
Joining a Gay Rugby Team Changed My Life | Ep 1
Is rugby gay friendly? In the first episode of the Gay Rugby Podcast, we get into what it’s really like to be part of an inclusive rugby team. I went from a total novice to playing with the Los Angel…