News release

11 February 2011

KINGS CROSS STEELERS AWARDED BEST LGBT SPORTS GROUP

The world's first gay rugby club, Kings Cross Steelers RFC, would like to thank the readers of the UK's Pink Paper, who voted for it to be the Best LGBT Sports Group 2011.

The committee of this pioneering sports club wants to thank all of the players, supporters and everyone who has ever helped us out over the last 15 years.

The Kings Cross Steelers Chairman, Tim Sullivan said:

"We are very proud to receive this award, especially in our 15th anniversary year. I just want to say congratulations to all those who set up the club in the early days and helped us go from strength to strength. This club survives on the generosity and dedication of its players, supporters and its organising committee.

"I want to thank all of those who have taken part in the past and present, which collectively has made the Kings Cross Steelers rugby club, the groundbreaking force that it is today.

"Finally, can I thank the readers of the Pink Paper for giving us this great honour. We are proud, happy and thrilled to be receiving this award."

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NOTES TO EDITORS
The Kings Cross Steelers were formed in 1995, and was the first gay rugby team to play under the Union code. The first training took place in the summer of 1996 and the first game was held in the autumn of the same year. They now have a playing membership of 85 in two teams. For more information see www.kxsrfc.com
The Steelers were nominated the Best LGBT Sports group in the UK 2011, by the Pink Paper.
The club's nominated charities are Broken Rainbow and the Terrence Higgins Trust.
The Kings Cross Steelers are proudly sponsored by Comptons of Soho and is supported by the Metropolitan Police Service.
The Kings Cross Steelers won the title of European champions in 2007, 2009 and are attending the Union Cup to defend their title in Amsterdam 2011.

Media contacts: Please call Matthew Hall, 07742 319 448 or e-mail press.kxsteelers@gmail.com