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200776 minGdocumentary

3.0/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Queering the Pitch

200776 minGdocumentary

3.0/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Ireland's only openly gay rugby team, the Emerald Warriors, challenges traditional notions of family within the sport.

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Ireland's only openly gay rugby team, the Emerald Warriors, challenges traditional notions of family within the sport.

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Tom Maguiredirector

Tony Bohandirector

James Davisdirector

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Emerald Warriors Rugby Club, based in Ireland, is the country's only openly gay rugby team. Formed to create a safe space for gay athletes, the team fosters a sense of community among its members. The 76-minute film features the players’ experiences on and off the field, focusing on their passion for rugby and the bonds they build as a unique family. It premiered in 2007.

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