Early day motion · EDM 678 · 15 Nov 2016

SCOTTISH RUGBY LEAGUE

Tabled by Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party) 29 signatures

The motion

That this House congratulates coach Steve McCormack, captain Danny Brough and the rest of the Scotland rugby league team on a thrilling 18-all draw against New Zealand, the world's number one ranked side, in their final group game of the Four Nations; notes that this is the first time that Scotland have competed in the tournament, which also featured England and Australia; further notes that this result means that Scotland has succeeded where France, Wales, Papua New Guinea and Samoa previously failed, by becoming the first fourth nation to claim a point at the tournament; hopes that the result can help to develop a strong domestic rugby league legacy in Scotland; and looks forward to the 2017 Rugby League World Cup in Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea, where in the group stages Scotland will face New Zealand once again, as well as playing games against Tonga and Samoa.

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