Wow, who knew? I've seen this guy a thousand times...

 

...but I never knew his name or anything about him.  Thanks to google photo search, I was able to find more:

So!  In case you don't know, his name is STEVE BROCKMAN, and he had a on & off relationship with Russell Tovey.  I really don't care about that, although I always like Russell Tovey as well.  I just think it's a huge mistake for guys like this to announce official relationships, engagements, or weddings; it's the kiss of doom.  All of that is a private affair, private events that need to stay private.  Once it's brought out to the public eye on social media, it puts a lot of stress on the relationship, and it's usually what ends it.

But!  There's a professional side to Steve Brockman that I never suspected.  He was a rugby player with the Steelers, the world's first gay rugby club.  Who knew?

Goodle ai states:  Steve Brockman was a former player for the Kings Cross Steelers RFC, the world's first gay and inclusive rugby club based in London. 

• Role in the club: He was a player, typically positioned as an Outside Centre.
• Public Profile: Brockman gained wider public recognition due to his relationship with the British actor Russell Tovey.
• Documentary Appearance: He is also known for his appearance in the 2020 documentary film 
  Steelers: The World's First Gay Rugby Club
  , which tells the story of the club's history and its members. 

I always assumed that he was just another internet hottie.  But being a real "out & proud" guy who's an athlete, that's the thing I'm intrigued by, and it's an aspect I really respect.  He conquered a realm that was thought of as straight.  It's guys like him that help change the common stereo type of who and what gay men can be. 

I couldn't find more up to date info, if any one knows more, please share.  *****

https://somepiksofmen.blogspot.com/2025/12/blog-post_11.html?zx=3b360dcf6500f3d6

https://greatbigstory.com/how-the-worlds-first-gay-inclusive-rugby-club-brought-pride-to-the-pitch/#:~:text=When%20a%20group%20of%20six,Station%20Pub%20in%20North%20London.

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