Gareth Thomas

Former Lions rugby captain says he has endured 'challenging torrent of abuse both online and in person' since 'meritless' allegations arose.

However, this was wound up in 2018 because of insufficient evidence. "I am proud of who I am. The paper also reported that the couple did not have sex for four months after getting together because the former Wales captain had "sustained an injury", and that Mr Baum's "blasé" attitude about contracting HIV meant "that he was bound to get HIV sooner or later". Mr Thomas denies he "lied" about his condition because he was never asked by his former partner about HIV, according to the Mail. The Welsh rugby star, who is a leading advocate for the HIV community, behaved "deceptively" and "failed to take reasonable care" to ensure he did not pass on the disease, according to papers lodged in the High Court. Gareth Thomas, the former British and Irish Lions rugby captain, has said he has been "spat at in the street" and told he should die amid allegations he is a HIV-spreader.

Gay Rugby star and outspoken HIV advocate Gareth Thomas said he was spat at in the street after allegations of spreading HIV to his ex emerged.

He added that he feels comfortable in his position and that “my defence speaks for itself,” vowing to fight the allegations head-on, adding: “I am proud of who I am. “Since the meritless allegations surfaced, I have endured a challenging torrent of abuse both online and in person,” Thomas said. Since then, Thomas has become a staunch activist for HIV awareness, saying he wanted to “break the stigma” around people living with HIV. Since the meritless allegations surfaced, I have endured a challenging torrent of abuse both online and in person. “Since that time the defendant has portrayed himself as a The legal document alleges that Thomas was taking medication in unmarked bottles during their relationship in 2013 but told Baum the pills were vitamins.

Thomas, who played 31 games for the Celtic Crusaders towards the back end of his sporting career, has said he has been accused of spreading AIDS following a ...

Since the meritless allegations surfaced, I have endured a challenging torrent of abuse both online and in person. “Since the meritless allegations surfaced, I have endured a challenging torrent of abuse both online and in person. I will continue to fight these allegations and proudly continue my advocacy work undeterred with the same passion as always.”