Haskell backs anti-homophobia pledge
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England's James Haskell says homophobic language remains "too common" in sport.
A recent
'Out on the Fields'
survey, taken by more than 9,000 people, claims 77% of UK participants had "witnessed or experienced" homophobia in sport.
Rugby union's governing body, World Rugby, recently signed an agreement with International Gay Rugby aiming to "educate and eliminate homophobia".
"I think homophobic language is still too common in sport," said England flanker Haskell.
The Wasps skipper, 30, added: "Even if the jokes and banter you sometimes hear are not …
A recent
'Out on the Fields'
survey, taken by more than 9,000 people, claims 77% of UK participants had "witnessed or experienced" homophobia in sport.
Rugby union's governing body, World Rugby, recently signed an agreement with International Gay Rugby aiming to "educate and eliminate homophobia".
"I think homophobic language is still too common in sport," said England flanker Haskell.
The Wasps skipper, 30, added: "Even if the jokes and banter you sometimes hear are not …
