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EPISODE · Sep 13, 2019 · 23 MIN

The One with the Kings Cross Steelers

from The LGBT Sport Podcast · host BBC Radio Cornwall

It's fair to say the Kings Cross Steelers have been on quite a journey over the past twenty-five years.Last month, they were named Men's Team of the Year at the National Rugby Awards - but when they were founded back in 1995, they sometimes struggled to find opponents to play against.Why? Well, the Kings Cross Steelers were the world's first-ever gay rugby team - and have been on quite a journey since they were first set up. Josh Birch is the first team captain - and has been talking to us about mainstream recognition; spending a season unbeaten; the importance of inclusive clubs - and who he fancies to go all the way at the Rugby World Cup in Japan.WANT TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR GUESTS? Twitter: @KXSteelers WEBSITE: www.kxsrfc.com WANT TO GET IN TOUCH WITH THE PODCAST? [email protected] @jack_murley

It's fair to say the Kings Cross Steelers have been on quite a journey over the past twenty-five years.Last month, they were named Men's Team of the Year at the National Rugby Awards - but when they were founded back in 1995, they sometimes struggled to find opponents to play against.Why? Well, the Kings Cross Steelers were the world's first-ever gay rugby team - and have been on quite a journey since they were first set up. Josh Birch is the first team captain - and has been talking to us about mainstream recognition; spending a season unbeaten; the importance of inclusive clubs - and who he fancies to go all the way at the Rugby World Cup in Japan.WANT TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR GUESTS? Twitter: @KXSteelers WEBSITE: www.kxsrfc.com WANT TO GET IN TOUCH WITH THE PODCAST? [email protected] @jack_murley

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