KEVIN SINFIELD MBE

Early day motion 118, tabled 17 June 2014 by Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 3 members.

That this House congratulates England and Leeds Rhinos' captain Kevin Sinfield for receiving an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours for services to rugby league; recognises his loyalty to the Rhinos and success as captain of the English rugby league team; further recognises his successes in winning the Lance Todd Trophy, the Golden Boot award and on two occasions the Harry Sunderland Trophy; acknowledges his outstanding leadership of the Rhinos, winning six Grand Finals and three World Cup Challenges; notes that Sinfield has played 32 times for England and 14 times for Great Britain; further notes his outstanding record of having amassed 3,604 points, kicked 1,621 goals and scored 82 tries; also notes he is the all time leading Super League points scorer with over 400 appearances, also notes he is the joint all-time Super League appearance record-holder; thanks Kevin for his contribution to the wider Leeds and rugby league communities, particularly his work with the Leeds Rugby Foundation; further recognises him as an example both on and off the pitch; and wishes him every success for the years ahead.

Signatures by party: DUP 1, Labour 1, Liberal Democrat 1.