Toulouse opened my eyes as a player and as a person. I returned to Wales 10 times better for the experience. I… — Gareth Thomas Copy Share Image
Playing rugby has been my whole life and for me, keeping fit was part of my job. But when I gave up… — Gareth Thomas Copy Share Image
It is the toughest, most macho of male sports, and with that comes an image. In many ways, it is barbaric, and… — Gareth Thomas Copy Share Image
The most famous man in the world has his down days. It's life. But, for me, the rainy moments are isolated moments.… — Gareth Thomas Copy Share Image
There are times in my life when I've wanted never to exist. There's times you don't want to go back to. — Gareth Thomas Copy Share Image
Everything I ever did in my life when I was younger revolved around wanting to play for Wales, and then you get… — Gareth Thomas Copy Share Image
As a professional sportsman, working out has always been an important part of my life. — Gareth Thomas Copy Share Image
Wherever I am in my life, it's because rugby has enabled me to do that. — Gareth Thomas Copy Share Image
If you add children to a marriage, they bring a different dimension to the relationship. If I'd had a child and I… — Gareth Thomas Copy Share Image
I was able to come out as gay publicly because my family had accepted me. They thought nothing of it, and without… — Gareth Thomas Copy Share Image
I don't know if my life is going to be easier because I'm out but, if it helps someone else, if it… — Gareth Thomas Copy Share Image
There are excuses for dropping the ball or missing a tackle. But there are no excuses for not playing with a passion for your… — Gareth Thomas Copy Share Image
When I got married to my ex-wife, Jemma, I took my vows very, very seriously. I've been brought up with good values and I… — Gareth Thomas Copy Share Image
My sport was my comfort. The routine, the camaraderie, the team... everyone's around you. After rugby you're on your own. — Gareth Thomas Copy Share Image
I wish Mike Ruddock nothing but the very best in whatever he does in the future. I will always remember him as the guy… — Gareth Thomas Copy Share Image
I knew I was gay at 18, but to come out then would have meant I would not have achieved what I did in… — Gareth Thomas Copy Share Image
If I keep getting letters or if I keep getting messages from people who are still taking strength from my story, who are still… — Gareth Thomas Copy Share Image
When the Wales squad met up for the 2005 autumn internationals, I was already concerned that we were slipping into bad habits. And, yes,… — Gareth Thomas Copy Share Image
I loved playing rugby so much. I would have played rugby every day if I could have. I loved being a player so much,… — Gareth Thomas Copy Share Image
I was born and raised to play rugby. I have two parents who are hugely proud of my rugby achievements, but even they say… — Gareth Thomas Copy Share Image
I was always driven by the idea that if people ever found out about who I was then the stature I created for myself… — Gareth Thomas Copy Share Image
