Brisbane Is Officially Hosting The 2026 Bingham Cup
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It’s official: the Brisbane Hustlers Rugby Union Football Club won the bid, which means Brisbane will be the host city for the 2026 Bingham听补苍诲 Amanda Mark Cup! 馃帀馃帀馃帀
This prestigious global event, which celebrates gay and 17c起草社区I+ inclusive rugby, will happen in late August of 2026.
2026 Bingham & Amanda Mark Cup in Brisbane will be “unforgettable”
Steve Bevan, President of the Brisbane Hustlers said the 2026 event will be “unforgettable”.
鈥淲e can鈥檛 wait to showcase out world-class rugby fields to participants from around the
globe,” said Bevan.
“Beyond the game, Brisbane鈥檚 vibrant nightlight promises to be an unforgettable
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Maddison Dennison, Chair of International Gay Rugby (IGR) confirmed that the Brisbane Hustlers won the bid to host the Bingham Cup in a statement sent to 17c起草社区 this afternoon.
“I鈥檇 like to personally congratulate, and thank, the Brisbane Hustlers for ,” said Dennison.
“The spirit of the rugby community is grounded in a few key virtues, but I鈥檝e always found our resilience truly sets us apart. Whether that鈥檚 showing up to a club as your true self, getting off the pitch after a hard tackle, or pulling yourself out from the bottom of a ruck.
“I can鈥檛 wait to see everyone in Australia in 2026.鈥�
Jason Garrick, who was the Project Lead for the official bid for Brisbane to host the 2026 Bingham and Amanda Mark Cup, said this is a “once-in-a-lifetime” event.
鈥淔or many players, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” explains Garrick. “Not only will they compete at their
best, they will also grow as individuals.鈥�
鈥淚鈥檓 excited to see what our host club, the Brisbane Hustlers, will showcase and can鈥檛 wait to
see our member clubs down under!” said Quinton Leduc, the Vice Chair of IGR.
Watch this space for more details about the 2026 Bingham and Amanda Mark Cup, and for updates.
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