| Date |
Landmark |
| |
|
| 1
Nov 1995 |
The
Kings Cross Steelers are founded |
| Jul
1996 |
Rugby
News ran an extensive feature on the Steelers |
| 28
Jun 1999 |
Became
full members of the English Rugby Football Union (RFU) and at the
same time joined Surrey County League Four |
| 29
Jun 1999 |
Opened
the show on BBC2's Gaytime TV |
| 28-29
Aug 1999 |
First
rugby tour saw the club play two matches during the Mardi Gras festival,
one of these against the newly formed Manchester gay team, the Village
Spartans. This was the world's first match between two gay/bi rugby
teams. The Steelers won 22-15 |
| 18
Sep 1999 |
The
club launched its Millennium Calendar as a fund-raising initiative
to support participation in the Sydney Gay Games in 2002. Over £4,000
was raised |
| 02
Oct 1999 |
First
Surrey County League Four match against Old Johnian RFC |
| 06
May 2000 |
Played Manchester Village Spartans at East London RFC. The Spartans
won 15-12 |
| Jun
2000 |
Joined
Eastern Counties (3 South) League |
| 28-30
Jul 2000 |
Took
part in the Rugby Sevens competition at the UK Gay Sports Festival
held at Waltham Forest. Visiting US team, the Washington Renegades,
and the Manchester Village Spartans also fielded teams |
|
23 Sep 2000 |
First
Eastern Counties (3 South) League match |
| 03
Nov 2000 |
5th
Anniversary was celebrated in the Sports Bar at Central Station, Kings
Cross - the place where it all started back in 1995 |
| 18
Feb 2001 |
Second
team plays its first match |
| 08
Dec 2001 |
Both
second and first teams play matches on the same day |
| Mar
2002 |
Won
Rugby World / Tetley Team of the Month Award |
| 12
May 2002 |
Took
part in Surrey Sevens tournament |
| 28-29
Jun 2002 |
Steelers
travelled to San Francisco to take part in the Mark Bingham Cup tournament,
getting through to the final and winning the runners up Plate. |
| 21
Sep 2002 |
1st
XV took part for the first time in the RFU Junior Vase and won the
first round match against Pinner & Grammarians RFC 28 - 8. |
|
May 2004 |
The
Steelers hosts the 2004 Bingham Cup in Esher |
| 4
Nov 2005 |
10th
Anniversary was celebrated at the Thistle Hotel, Kensington Gardens |
| May
2006 |
The
Club travel to New York City to participate in the 2006 Bingham Cup |
| 3
Feb 2007 |
First
"gay marriage" of two Steelers members |
| May
2007 |
The
1st XV are promoted to Essex League 2 |
| 15
Aug 2007 |
Steelers
launch new website, following re-branding |
| 1
Nov 2007 |
Steelers
win the right to host the 2009 Union Cup in London |
