Early Day Motion·EDM 80

ENGLAND'S RUGBY WORLD CUP VICTORY

26 November 200361 Signatures

Primary sponsor

David Davis

Conservative — Goole and Pocklington

Motion Text

That this House congratulates the England rugby team and squad on their magnificent victory over Australia to win the Rugby World Cup; further congratulates Clive Woodward, the FU, and all the supporting staff including those at the training base for their role in this tremendous achievement; commends the success of all the British rugby teams during the tournament; notes the undoubted impact this will have on British rugby as a whole; recognises in particular the positive encouragement the result will give to young people who want to play rugby; and welcomes the positive health and social benefits increased participation will bring.