LONDON SKOLARS VERSUS TORONTO WOLFPACK RUGBY LEAGUE MATCH

Early day motion 1007, tabled 1 March 2017 by Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 7 members.

That this House welcomes the historic rugby league match taking place between London Skolars and Toronto Wolfpack at Skolars' New River Stadium in Haringey, London on 4 March 2017; wishes both clubs and all teams well for the game; notes that this will be the first league fixture for Canadian club Toronto Wolfpack, that is the first transatlantic club to play in a British and European rugby league competition; welcomes the ambition shown by founder Eric Perez and all involved with the Toronto club; wishes Toronto Wolfpack a successful season; praises London Skolars' efforts to provide a festival of rugby league on the day by featuring up to 20 London and South East junior sides and Masters rugby league; and wishes all players, clubs and supporters well for an exciting day of sport.

Signatures by party: Labour 2, UUP 2, Conservative 1, Liberal Democrat 1, Scottish National Party 1.