IRELAND CAPTAIN RORY BEST

Early day motion 732, tabled 28 November 2016 by Lord Elliott of Ballinamallard (UUP). Signed by 14 members.

That this House congratulates Ulsterman Rory Best on becoming only the fifth Ireland rugby player to achieve the impressive milestone of 100 international caps; acknowledges his heroic service to Ulster, Ireland and the British and Irish Lions; notes that under his captaincy, Ireland became the first northern hemisphere team since 2003 to beat Australia, New Zealand and South Africa in a calendar year; and welcomes the major contribution he has made as an exemplary ambassador and role model for the sport of rugby union.

Signatures by party: DUP 4, Scottish National Party 4, UUP 2, Independent 1, Labour 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.