England Sevens’ Sam Stanley becomes first rugby union player to come out as gay

• 23-year-old ex-Saracens player reveals contemplating suicide• Stanley part of one of rugby’s most famous familiesThe England Sevens player Sam Stanley has become the first English rugby union professional to come out as gay. Stanley, 23, part of one of rugby union’s most famous families who has represented England at under-16 and under-18 level and previously played for Saracens, has revealed he contemplated suicide because he was scared telling the truth would ruin his rugby career. Related: Keegan Hirst steps on to field as Britain's first rugby league star to come out as gay Continue rea…