LEEDS RHINOS HISTORIC THIRD CONSECUTIVE SUPER LEAGUE TITLE

Early day motion 1983, tabled 12 October 2009 by Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 12 members.

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.

Signatures by party: Labour 6, Liberal Democrat 3, Conservative 1, DUP 1, Scottish National Party 1.