Join the Kings Cross Steelers RFC at our clubhouse in West Ham for the November 2025 Supporters' Day.
Founded in 1995, the Kings Cross Steelers RFC is the world’s first gay and LGBTQ+ inclusive rugby club.
On the 22nd November we're throwing open our doors with a great game of rugby as the 1XV take on Old Brentwoods. Plus, we'll have the autumn internationals showing in our clubhouse.
Entry is free and you can turn up on the day, but registering in advance is encouraged to help us manage numbers.
- Meet the players from our 1XV before and after the games in a welcoming environment
- Speak to our social supporters' group and find out about upcoming activities
- Watch two exciting and competitive home games of rugby union
- Light nibbles pre-game
- Purchase Steelers' merchandise including previous kit and our 30th anniversary jersey
- Well stocked bar open from midday.
- About Kings Cross Steelers -
Over the past three decades, the Steelers have grown into one of the largest inclusive rugby clubs in the world, with four competitive teams and 150+ active members, welcoming players of all abilities, backgrounds, and identities. Their groundbreaking work inspired the formation of International Gay Rugby (IGR), a global movement now uniting over 140 inclusive clubs across six continents.
The Steelers first and second teams both compete in Essex RFU leagues.
In 2022, the Steelers won the Bingham Cup (the first ever world championship of gay and inclusive rugby), and have regularly competed at the highest levels of IGR competition. In 2020, they were the subject of the acclaimed documentary Steelers: The World’s First Gay Rugby Club, which spotlighted their impact on sport and culture worldwide.
Now celebrating their 30th anniversary, the Kings Cross Steelers continue to champion visibility, inclusivity, and community in rugby – proving that the game is truly for everyone.
Timetable for the day:
12:00 - Arrival and bar open
12:30 - We'll be joined by the Captains and some players from the 1XV ahead of their warm up
13:00 - Light nibbles available and meet the supporters' group
14:00 - Kick-off
15:30 - Retire to the clubhouse for a post-match debrief over the autumn internationals!