MANCHESTER, England -- Gay Australian rugby team the Sydney Convicts have taken home the 2012 Bingham Cup, becoming gay rugby champions of the world.

They beat the San Francisco Fog 22 to 5 to win the accolade in Manchester this weekend.

The three-day tournament, which took place in Manchester, saw 37 teams from 12 countries compete.

Named in honour of Mark Bingham, a gay rugby player who died on United Flight 93 in September 11, the biennial tournament sees teams from cities rather than countries take part.

Rugby star Sacha Harding has bared all for a photo shoot for the U.K. magazine Gay Times to support Elton John’s AIDS foundation.

"AIDS is such a devastating disease for so many people around the world and I was honored to get this opportunity to try and do my part to help raise awareness of the disease and ultimately save lives," Harding says.

Last year Harding, who plays with Bedford Blues, was also voted "Britain’s manliest man" after winning a nationwide competition organized by men’s grooming brand The Bluebeards Revenge.

DALLAS -- Ben Cohen is a bit nervous about coming to Dallas Pride as its special parade guest, but not for the reason you may think. Growing up in the cool climes of the north of England, "the closest I have gotten to Dallas is the TV program," he laughs. So the thought of being in the famous Texas heat frightens him a bit. "I’m gonna melt!" he exclaims from his home in Britain.

United Kingdom -- Britain's biggest sports organizations have signed up to the new Charter for Action, which aims to make sport a welcoming environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people.

The Charter for Action has four principle points:

1. We believe that everyone should be able to participate in and enjoy sport – whoever they are and whatever their background.