Kings Cross Steelers
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The Kings Cross Steelers are an English rugby union team, the first open membership gay and bisexual rugby club in the world[1].
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[edit] History
The club was founded on 1 November 1995 in the Central Station pub located in Kings Cross in London and joined the Surrey County Union the following summer, playing their first game on 21 September 1996, which they lost by 92-10 to Orleans Former Pupils at Strawberry Hill. The club managed to be runners up in the Mark Bingham Cup in June 2002. Two years later they hosted the tournament.
The name comes from Kings Cross as the place of the club's foundation, while "Steelers" comes from the founding members' love of American football.
[edit] Current
The Kings Cross Steelers are currently playing in the Essex 2 Union league. The 1st XV were promoted to the Essex 2 league in the 2006/07 season with the 2nd XV playing in the Merit league 8. The club has an ethic of helping people to play and enjoy rugby with a strong belief in providing a community sprit among its members.
[edit] Logo
The logo is of an elephant in a castle, affectionately known as 'Nelly'.
[edit] Kit
The current kit of the Steelers is blue with green patches on the shoulders and a white underarm area. The shorts are blue with two white stripes.
