Early Day Motion·EDM 550

WOMEN'S AND MEN'S 2017 RUGBY LEAGUE WORLD CUP

15 November 201717 Signatures

Primary sponsor

Ms Marie Rimmer

Labour — St Helens South and Whiston

Motion Text

That this House congratulates the England men's rugby league team on reaching the knockout stages of the 2017 Rugby League World Cup; notes that despite some good performances from the others, England are the only home nation remaining in the men's competition; further notes that England women's team are the only home nation represented in the women's Rugby League World Cup; wishes all involved with both squads well for the remainder of their competitions; and hopes that both men's and women's teams will reach the Rugby League World Cup final double-header in Brisbane on 2 December 2017, and bring the trophies home.