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Meet the Woofy Winners of This Year’s Bingham Cup – VIDEO, PHOTOS

June 1, 2016 by Sean Mandell Leave a Comment

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The Melbourne Chargers came out on top as the victors of this year’s Bingham Cup in Nasheville, Tennessee. Named for fallen United 93 hero Mark Bingham, the Bingham Cup is the World Cup of gay rugby.

The Chargers trounced rivals the Sydney Convicts 20 to 7 last weekend.

News Channel 5 Nashville reports: 

There were 48 teams from 28 countries competing. The tournament is named after Mark Bingham, a gay rugby player, but many know him as one of the heroes who stormed the cockpit of Flight 93 during 9-11.

His mother was in town to hand over the cup to the winning team.

Not every player in the cup is gay, but all the players agree the message of the tournament has been one of acceptance and respect.

More from The Star Observer: 

The Chargers’ club founder Ben Lancken said he couldn’t be more proud of the team.

“This isn’t my moment, it’s theirs,” he told the Star Observer.

“It’s a moment to be relished by anybody who has ever pulled on the jersey, fundraised, supported, volunteered, or contributed in any way.

“I couldn’t be prouder… eight years and we’ve done it.”

Watch a news report on the Chargers’ victory, below.

And check out snaps of the team via their Instagram.

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Post game shenanigans @antonyllb and @jcambie having a lark after our Chargers B game yesterday #brothersinarms #rugby #inclusiverugbyclubs #inclusiverugby #gayrugby #gayrugbyclubs #roadtobingham2016

A post shared by Melbourne Chargers (@melbournechargers) on Apr 9, 2016 at 8:56pm PDT

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Chargers Bs points recipients were (clockwise from top) 3 points to Sebastian Puppet, 2 points to Xavier Goldie and 1 point to Sam Masopust (who played his first ever game!) #rugby #rugbyunion #inclusiverugbyclubs #inclusiverugby #gayrugbyclubs #gayrugby #roadtobingham2016

A post shared by Melbourne Chargers (@melbournechargers) on Apr 3, 2016 at 5:22am PDT

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Catwalk time – the boys strut their stuff at In The Flesh, getting the crowd worked up for the final reveal. All funds raised will go towards getting our boys to Nashville for @binghamcup2016 #gayrugbyclubs #gaymelbourne #roadtobingham2016 #inclusiverugby #gayrugby #instagay #gay Photos by @deanuswiththebig

A post shared by Melbourne Chargers (@melbournechargers) on Mar 20, 2016 at 7:11pm PDT

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The Final Reveal at In The Flesh – a hot and naughty night with the Chargers! All funds raised will go towards getting our boys to Nashville for @binghamcup2016 #gayrugbyclubs #gaymelbourne #roadtobingham2016 #inclusiverugby #gayrugby #instagay #gay Photos by @deanuswiththebig

A post shared by Melbourne Chargers (@melbournechargers) on Mar 20, 2016 at 7:14pm PDT

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@eugeneguye & Joel at #pride #melbourne. Go #chargers!!

A post shared by Melbourne Chargers (@melbournechargers) on Jan 31, 2015 at 11:34pm PST

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Stuck for a photo to enter into #ChargersPhotoComp2015 on Instagram? Come along to the @teammelbourne #SportsFestival at Footscray park tomorrow to take some snaps! #gay #rugby #gayrugby #JoinTheCharge #midsumma

A post shared by Melbourne Chargers (@melbournechargers) on Jan 29, 2015 at 11:12pm PST

 

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