COLCHESTER’S LGBTQ+ inclusive rugby team have revealed their new kit which is sponsored by the East of England Co-op.
Colchester Kings Rugby Clubs’ kit officially debuted at the International Gay Rugby’s ‘Bingham Cup’ in Rome in May where the team took home a silver Challenger Vase.
The East of England Co-op’s sponsorship helps the team to continue training at their facilities and provides part-funded or bursary memberships for players and supporters in need.
Colchester Kings Founder and Chairperson Samuel Biscoe said: “We are so thrilled to have the East of England’s Co-op’s support for the upcoming season.
“It means that we can continue to provide access to grassroots sports to LGBTQ+ people in the region and expand what we can offer to our players.”
Colchester Kings Rugby Club is East Anglia’s first LGBTQ+ and inclusive rugby team, recently celebrating its two-year anniversary, and the club provides opportunities for anyone “regardless of experience, age, size or sexuality”.
The club is also running summer taster sessions, open for beginners to give rugby a first try, with four hour-long sessions starting June 30.
East of England Co-op is sponsoring both Norwich Pride and Colchester Pride on July 27 and August 17 respectively.
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