Sam Stanley, a former English Sevens star, was the first British professional rugby player to come out as gay when he did so in August 2015. RELATED: Rugby Union Star Sam Stanley Comes Out as Gay This week, Stanley announced his engagement to travel industry professional Laurence Hicks, his partner of seven years. Wrote Stanley on … Continue reading Former Rugby Player Sam Stanley Couldn’t Care Less About Your Criticism of His Older Fiancé