Because sport is pretty much the last area where its taboo to be gay. It breaks down stereotypes and sends out the message that its unacceptable to discriminate against sportsmen and sportswomen on the grounds of their sexuality. The caravan analogy is weak , people are not abused, assaulted and killed because they like going on caravan holidays. Why are people publishing offensive cartoons about Muhammad but not publishing offensive cartoons about Hercules? Nobody wants to behead you for offending Hercules. Its a show of defiance.

I can't believe there are people who thought gareth Thomas wasn't gay.
I was at MM a couple of years ago talking to some welsh rah rah's who wouldn't have it that he was gay, it's been well known about in RU player circles and he is not the only one by a long mark.
Who cares whether he is gay or not.
As for ex quins players I think there is at least one comes to mind

Being gay is one thing, but being a caravan enthusiast however is compltely unacceptable and i hope it will never raise its ugly head in our game

Man who plays sport is gay. I would honestly feel happier if people didnt think it was newsworthy or worth discussing on here.

i agree with pedrolini there is no room in our sport for caravan enthusiasts or their type