BINGHAM CUP WINNERS 2016

That this House congratulates the Caledonian Thebans, a Scottish gay rugby team, for winning the Hoagland Cup at the Bingham Cup 2016, the world’s LGBT rugby world cup; recognises their achievement of winning all six matches against teams from England, America and Australia at the international event; understands the Bingham Cup was named after Mark Bingham, a founding figure in the inclusive rugby movement who lost his life in the September 11 attacks; commends the efforts of the players, coaching staff, management team and organisers for their hard work and success; and further recognises the efforts of the Caledonian Thebans in their attempts to bring the competition to Scotland.