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Rugby joins the Premier League in 'SCRAPPING Rainbow Laces initiative' - and 'prepares to launch its own campaign' after severing ties with anti-discrimination charity Stonewall

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Premiership Rugby has reportedly joined football in severing ties with anti-discrimination charity Stonewall and its Rainbow Laces campaign.

Last Thursday, the Premier League decided to ditch rainbow armbands and laces in a meeting attended by all 20 of English football's top-flight club captains.

As a result, the governing body terminated its eight-year partnership with Stonewall just days ahead of the new 2025-26 campaign.

Now, according to the Telegraph, Premiership Rugby has followed suit by ending its partnership with the charity, with plans to launch and promote a new LGBTQ+ initiative.