LEEDS RHINOS HISTORIC THIRD CONSECUTIVE SUPER LEAGUE TITLE

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That this House congratulates Leeds Rhinos on making history by winning a third consecutive Grand Final by beating St Helens 18-10, thus becoming the first team to be crowned champions of Super League for three successive years since the establishment of Super League; applauds captain and man of the match Kevin Sinfield for raising the Super League Trophy for the third time in three seasons; praises Leeds Rhinos coach Brian McClennan on winning the Super League title on his first two seasons in charge of the club; pays tribute to the whole team and coaching staff for another great season; acknowledges the important role that a successful sporting team can play in the surrounding community and the position of players of such a club as role models to young people in the local area and beyond; and welcomes the positive impact of the Grand Final as a major national and international sporting occasion, adding to the continuing success of Rugby League.