MIKE GREGORY

That this House notes with sadness the death of former rugby league player and coach Mike Gregory; pays tribute to his illustrious playing career as captain of Warrington and Great Britain and then moving into coaching, most notably taking Wigan Warriors to the 2003 Super League Grand Final and 2004 Challenge Cup Final respectively; recognises that his coaching career was cut short by a neurological condition which left him wheelchair-bound and eventually caused his death; further notes his immense courage which was displayed on the field as a player and during the period of his illness; and passes on its condolences to Mike's wife, Erica, the two children and their many friends.