The Warwick Rowers may have a new name BUT their 2022 Calendar is as sexy as ever

The Warwick Rowers are back again. This British Rowing Club introduced a calendar of naked male rowers back in 2009 and they became an immediate international sensation. And it all started after a chance encounter between a straight athlete and an LGBT photographer.

For the next 10 years, the project grew in popularity and went on to become one of the leading voices in the “straight ally” movement. Now after a short break that are back with a new name : Worldwide Roar Association : and a 2022 calendar that is every bit as sexy as ever.

And with their new name, they are back with a new calendar for 2022. Photographer Angus Malcolm once again took the shots. Like previous editions, the proceeds raised through sales of the calendar will help Sport Allies, an association that produces digital campaigns to promote inclusion in sport

“We started from an authentic desire as a very small group of men who wanted to tackle the homophobia in sporting culture, which by the way remains a problem. But we have been on a journey of our own, and we have come to see that truly healthy versions of masculinity MUST embrace a broader range of more diverse perspectives. In particular, we must hear the voices of BIPOC, queer and trans communities. We could only do that by becoming the Worldwide Roar, so that men from all lived experiences could come together and share new ways to experience life as men.”