ENGLAND RUGBY LEAGUE CAPTAIN JAMIE PEACOCK MBE

Early day motion 2779, tabled 27 February 2012 by Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 5 members.

That this House congratulates Leeds Rhinos star and England Rugby League captain Jamie Peacock upon receiving his MBE from HM the Queen, at Buckingham Palace, on 22 February 2012; praises his contribution to the sport of Rugby League, particularly as England captain since 2008, most recently leading them to the final of the 2011 Four Nations tournament; notesthatin 2006, he captained Great Britain toits first victory over Australia, in Australia, for 12 years and in 2007 led them to a series whitewash over New Zealand; recognises his success at Bradford Bulls where he won three grand finals, two challenge cups and two world club challenges; commends his part in the success of the Leeds Rhinos team since signing for the club in 2006, winning four grand finals and a further two world club challenges; further commends his significant contribution in the defeat of Manly Sea Eagles by Leeds Rhinos with a score of 26-12 on 20 February 2012, equalling the record of three world club crowns with Wigan and Bradford; further commends him on taking the record for the number of World Club Championship medals with four; further notes that this award not only honours him, but is also a welcome recognition for the sport of Rugby League; and welcomes the continued support from his family, friends, team mates, coaches and supporters in assisting him in achieving this honour.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 3, Labour 2.