Meet the LGBTQ+ rugby team celebrating a decade of encouraging inclusive sport

Francesca Williams Fri, 2 January 2026 at 5:00 am UTC·3 min read A Brighton rugby club is celebrating a decade of encouraging inclusive sport, creating a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community. Brighton and Hove Sea Serpents RFC were founded in 2015 by three friends, who felt that LGBTQ+ people needed an inclusive environment where anybody could take part in the sport.Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement The creation of the team marked the South's first gay inclusive rugby team. The team welcomes players of all abilities, gender identity, sexual orientation and background (Image: Sean Black) Fast forward to 2025, the club has been...