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Rugby star Cian Healy has gotten into trouble over this offensive tweet

Healy was criticised for his use of the term “backs to the wall”.

Jun 15th 2015, 7:33 AM 12,309 Views 12 Comments

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IRISH RUGBY STAR Cian Healy has been widely criticised for an offensive tweet he sent on Saturday night.

The prop, who is currently in Los Angeles, tweeted that he was attending a Kesha gig as part of Pride in West Hollywood and included the hashtag #BacksToTheWall.

So I'm going to a kesha gig at pride in Hollywood tonight... Should be interesting! #BacksToTheWall 😂
— Cian Healy (@ProperChurch) June 14, 2015

Source: Cian Healy/Twitter

Singer Brian Kennedy immediately called out Healy and criticised his use of the term “backs to the wall”, which is widely viewed as derogatory and offensive to gay men.

Kennedy wasn’t alone with many Twitter users expressing their disappointment with the player’s comments.

One step forward.. 2 steps back. You dope @properchurch @broadsheet_ie pic.twitter.com/oEtR1bQzaS
— Buzz O'Neill-Maxwell (@buzzoneill) June 14, 2015

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Healy, who notably tweeted his support for a Yes vote in the recent marriage referendum, apologised for his comments and said it was intended to be lighthearted.

@KennedySinger why would I be at a pride gig if I meant offence by that comment? It's a light hearted tweet. Sorry if it was taken wrong.
— Cian Healy (@ProperChurch) June 14, 2015

Source: Cian Healy/Twitter

Kennedy thanked him for his reply, but stated that Healy didn’t “get it”.

@ProperChurch " sorry if it was taken wrong" ? You clearly don't get it. At least you had the good grace to reply. #FoodForThought
— Dr BRIAN KENNEDY (@KennedySinger) June 14, 2015

Source: Dr BRIAN KENNEDY/Twitter

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Rugby star Cian Healy has gotten into trouble over this offensive tweet

Healy was criticised for his use of the term “backs to the wall”.

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