A cheeky yet still spicy same-sex kiss between two rugby players in France has gone viral, sending social media into a spin with its playful charm.
The light-hearted moment, captured on video, features England’s Jack Willis and Scotland’s Blair Kinghorn—both teammates at Toulouse rugby club—sharing a celebratory smooch in the Stade de France locker room after their team clinched victory in the Top 14 rugby final on Saturday.
Initially, the two gave each other a friendly peck on the cheek, but things quickly escalated into a longer, full-on kiss on the lips—all in good fun and full of post-match joy.
Despite the saucy moment, this isn’t a coming-out story (as far as we know!). Both players are known to be in relationships with women—Kinghorn is even engaged. But that didn’t stop fans from enjoying the unexpected display of bromantic affection.
The moment was first shared by the official @top14rugby Instagram account with the caption “French kiss 💋” and has racked up more than 75,000 likes.
Another version of the video, posted by @canalplussport and dubbed “the kiss of the year” with the caption “Love is in the air”, was also reshared by Willis on his personal Instagram.
The reaction has been generally positive, with fans praising the players for their carefree confidence and camaraderie.
It’s a refreshing reminder that masculinity and affection don’t have to be mutually exclusive—especially in the world of professional rugby, which has often struggled with inclusivity.
While openly gay male players in professional rugby remain few and far between—and usually come out after retiring—moments like these help chip away at the sport’s tough-guy image and show that there’s room for fun, friendship, and maybe even a little sparkle.
Love (and rugby) is in the air—and we’re here for it!
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