Keegan Hirst’s Rugby League return hits RFL roadblock

Keegan Hirst may be unable to return to Rugby League with Batley Bulldogs this season because of an RFL registration rule. Hirst, the first Rugby League player to come out publicly as gay while playing in the English game, announced on Monday that he was coming out of retirement and returning to Championship side Batley. The 34-year-old forwa

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