England Rugby to march with Kings Cross Steelers at Pride
The Kings Cross Steelers, the world’s first gay and inclusive rugby club hosted England Rugby representatives in their first Pride in London march on Saturday July 6th through the streets of the capital.
“This is no small signal and is representative of the support we have always received from our county and national RFU,” said Matt Webb, chairman of the Kings Cross Steelers RFC.
“The work that has gone on in the background this year has been exceptional including the release of England Rugby’s updated Transgender policy making it easier for all to play our amazing game.
“Our players still encounter homophobic language both on the pitch and in their daily lives so the work must continue to call this out. We cannot wait to march alongside the England Rugby representatives as they make it clear rugby is for all.”
Sue Day, the RFU’s chief financial officer said she was proud of the governing body’s involvement.
“I am so proud that the RFU is participating in the Pride march alongside the Kings Cross Steelers. We are demonstrating to the world that we are committed to creating opportunities for all to work in or play rugby regardless of age, race, ability, gender, sexual orientation or background.
“The rugby family was so supportive of me when I came out – and has been ever since – and so it means a lot to me to be able to march with my colleagues at Pride. We at the RFU are an inclusive and diverse family who stand up for what we believe in – sport is for all.”
