Campbell Johnstone

The prop played in three All Black Test matches in 2005 and made 72 appearances for Canterbury and 38 for the Crusaders.

"I did that a long time ago. Johnstone said he is ready for the spotlight that will come with his announcement now he is happy and comfortable with himself. "Within myself, I was never comfortable with the whole concept and my dream was to be an All Black.

Campbell Johnstone, a prop who played three Tests, including two against the British and Irish Lions in 2005, has become the first All Blacks rugby player ...

I hope it inspires future generations to be open, happy and comfortable. We want to be clear, no matter who you love, rugby has your back," he said in a statement. "Now with the All Blacks, another barrier has been broken.

The front-rower played three tests for the All Blacks in 2005. He made 72 appearances for Canterbury at National Provincial Championship level between 2002 and ...

Campbell Johnstone has outed himself as the first openly gay player to have represented New Zealand's most influential sporting brand, the All Blacks.

“And then there’s the other aspect that I’m maybe a little bit sad that we’re having to do this ... if you can make yourself stronger by relieving anxiety and stress then you will fit that mold.” He also represented Hawke’s Bay and the Tasman Mako before playing professionally overseas. Johnstone, who played three tests for the All Blacks all in 2005, did confide in some teammates and his family during his playing days. “It would come to the surface when I may have had a bad game and I would look at that side of me and blame that side for it. “If I can be the first All Black that comes out as gay and take away the pressure and the stigma surrounding that whole issue, then it can actually help other people,” Johnstone told Seven Sharp.

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Campbell Johnstone, a prop who played three tests including two against the British and Irish Lions, has become the first All ...

There is still a long way to go, but this feels a very significant step,” he said on Instagram. We want to be clear, no matter who you love rugby has your back,” he said in a statement. I hope it inspires future generations to be open, happy and comfortable.

Former All Black player Campbell Johnstone has publicly come out as gay on New Zealand television in a first for the national rugby team.

I went to some interesting places.” We want to be clear, no matter who you love, rugby has your back.”. “On behalf of the New Zealand rugby community and as a former teammate, I want to acknowledge and support Campbell for sharing his authentic story,” Robinson said. “Much love and support for All Black #1056 Campbell Johnstone for having the courage to share his story and helping create a more inclusive game,” the All Blacks tweet said. “If I can be the first All Black that comes out as gay and take away the pressure, I guess, the stigma surrounding that whole issue then it can actually help other people and then the public will know that there is one in amongst the All Blacks,” Johnstone said. “It could possibly be one of the final pieces in the public puzzle for New Zealand sports-wise and it could be a very vital piece that just gives everyone closure.

The prop played in three All Black Test matches in 2005 and made 72 appearances for Canterbury and 38 for the Crusaders.

"I did that a long time ago. Johnstone said he is ready for the spotlight that will come with his announcement now he is happy and comfortable with himself. "Within myself, I was never comfortable with the whole concept and my dream was to be an All Black.

Former New Zealand prop Campbell Johnstone has become the first All Black to come out as gay, saying on a television programme on Monday he had been "living ...

We want to be clear, no matter who you love, rugby has your back," Robinson added. He also made 62 appearances for Canterbury and 38 for the Crusaders. "

Former New Zealand rugby player Campbell Johnstone became the first All Black to come out publicly as gay, in an interview with TVNZ's Seven Sharp on ...

“Rugby is a sport that is welcoming to everyone and a place where people should feel safe to be who they are. “Then the public will know that there is one in amongst the All Blacks … We know that there are people who have not always been comfortable to be who they are in rugby.

Current All Blacks have praised former prop Campbell Johnstone after he has become the first All Black to publicly come out as gay.

If I open up that door and magically make that closet disappear then we’re going to help a lot of people. It would come to the surface and I may have had a bad game, and I would look at that side of me and blame that for it. Here I was looking in the mirror, haven’t been honest with my teammates; and that puts a lot of pressure on and just builds up on you,” he said. The stronger you are, and if you can make yourself stronger by relieving anxiety and stress, then you can fit that mould. And from one prop to another, ngā mihi Campbell!” I hope it inspires future generations to be open, happy and comfortable. He also believed the team shared his inclusive attitude. I’d pushed that side of me down deeper and deeper; I’ve been to some interesting places with that. Then the public will know that there is one in amongst the All Blacks,” he said. And now with the All Blacks another barrier has been broken. “It’s important to create an inclusive environment in sport at all levels, and that starts at the top. “If I open up that door and magically make that closet disappear, then we’re going to help a lot of people.”

Campbell Johnstone has become the first All Black to publicly come out as gay. Johnstone, All Black #1056, played three tests in the black jersey in 2005,

And from one prop to another, ngā mihi Campbell!” Here I was looking in the mirror, haven’t been honest with my teammates; and that puts a lot of pressure on and just builds up on you,” he said. He also believed the team shared his inclusive attitude. Then the public will know that there is one in amongst the All Blacks,” he said. I hope it inspires future generations to be open, happy and comfortable. “It’s important to create an inclusive environment in sport at all levels, and that starts at the top.

The rugby world has reacted positively to Campbell Johnstone's TV revelation with support coming from a Black Ferns World Cup winner and a current All ...

🌈— All Blacks (@AllBlacks) [Campbell Johnstone reveals himself to be first openly gay All Black](https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/all-blacks/131103436/campbell-johnstone-reveals-himself-to-be-first-openly-gay-all-black?rm=a) Much love and support for All Black #1056 Campbell Johnstone for having the courage to share his story and helping create a more inclusive game. The All Blacks’ official Twitter account had earlier expressed its admiration of Johnstone, saying:” Much love and support for All Black #1056 Campbell Johnstone for having the courage to share his story and helping create a more inclusive game”. [after the former Crusaders prop came out as the first openly gay All Black.](https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/all-blacks/131103436/campbell-johnstone-reveals-himself-to-be-first-openly-gay-all-black) ['Another barrier broken': Sports Minister Grant Robertson praises trailblazing gay All Black Campbell Johnstone](https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/all-blacks/131104712/another-barrier-broken-sports-minister-grant-robertson-praises-trailblazing-gay-all-black-campbell-johnstone?rm=a)

In a milestone moment for NZ rugby, Johnston revealed his sexuality to the public on Monday after many years of feeling burdened by stereotypes during his ...