Leeds Rhinos 2012 Rugby League World Champions
EDM number 2737 in 2010-12, proposed by Greg Mulholland on 20/02/2012.
That this House congratulates Leeds Rhinos on being crowned 2012 world champions after defeating Manly Sea Eagles 26-12 at Headingley Stadium on 17 February 2012; praises both teams for producing a fantastic game of rugby league which was a great advert for rugby league in both the Super League and theNRL; commiserates with Manly who put up a great fight, but congratulates themon being crowned NRL Grand Final champions; commends Leeds Rhinos on winning their third world crown, equalling the number of wins achieved by both Wigan and Bradford; notes that this comes on the back of Leeds Rhinos becoming the most successful rugby league team in the Super League era with five Grand Final victories; recognises the huge effort the players, coaches and backroom staff at Headingley have put in in achieving this; and looks forward to further fantastic games between topSuper League and MRL sides more regularly.
This motion has been signed by a total of 7 MPs.
| MP | Date | Constituency | Party | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Mulholland | 20/02/2012 | Leeds North West | Liberal Democrat | Proposed |
| Jonathan Edwards | 21/02/2012 | Carmarthen East and Dinefwr | Plaid Cymru | Seconded |
| Alan Meale | 21/02/2012 | Mansfield | Labour | Seconded |
| John McDonnell | 21/02/2012 | Hayes and Harlington | Labour | Seconded |
| John Leech | 21/02/2012 | Manchester, Withington | Liberal Democrat | Seconded |
| David Simpson | 23/02/2012 | Upper Bann | DUP | Seconded |
| Stephen Hepburn | 23/02/2012 | Jarrow | Labour | Signed |
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