Keegan Hirst makes shock return to Rugby League

Keegan Hirst has made a surprise return to Rugby League by signing with Championship side Batley Bulldogs. It was while at Batley in 2015 that Hirst became the first player to come out publicly as gay while playing in the English game. The forward, who has also played for Hunslet, Dewsbury Rams, Featherstone Rovers, Wakefield Trinity and Hali

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