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The
world's first rugby club for gay and bisexual men was
founded in 1995 with its aim “to allow gay and bisexual
men the chance to play competitive union code rugby”.
The club has a membership of over 150 players and
supporters, which enables a full fixture list for both the
1st XV, mainly league games where they play in the Essex 3
league of the English County Championships, and the 2nd XV,
which plays more social rugby against teams throughout the
South East. The 1st XV also compete in the Powergen Junior
Vase competition, whilst the 2nd XV are entering their first
domestic competition this year in the shape of the Essex
President's Cup.
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The 1st XV also compete in the InterClub Challenge which is
an annual competition between King's Cross Steelers,
Manchester's Village Spartans RUFC and Edinburgh's
Caledonian Thebans RFC.
Throughout the season there are plenty of games to enjoy for
Steelers supporters and they continue to make a huge
contribution to the life of the club. As well as cheering
the team on from the touchline, they carry out many of the
vital tasks and logistical support needed by the teams such
as first aid, transport, hospitality and administration.
In view of this commitment to the club, the supporters elect
a Secretary to sit on the club's management committee and
represent them in the running of the club. We are one of the
few clubs to recognise the contribution of the supporters in
this way and have been commended by the Rugby Football Union
for our approach to 'valuing the volunteer'.
The club is always on the lookout for both talented players
and those whose talent has yet to be discovered (or has been
lost in the mists of time!). Or come and cheer the teams on
at a game or enjoy our varied social programme. You will be
made most welcome.
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The club especially welcome adults with little or no playing
experience, and have a dedicated development coach to bring
you up to speed before joining the full squad.
For those attending university or on low incomes
there is a Metropolitan Police sponsored bursary scheme.
For
those who would rather just watch an exciting game of rugby,
we have one of the largest team of supporters at our level,
with regular 3 figure attendances at home games.
Visit
the Steelers' website www.kxsrfc.com
to find full details of fixtures, social events,
merchandise and membership.
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