IGR Bingham Cup

Huge congratulations to Chris Palmer on being named Referee of the Tournament at the Bingham Cup! 🏉

Chris didn’t just show up—he went above and beyond every single match, bringing fairness, energy, and heart to the pitch.

Well deserved, !

🏉 SPIRIT OF RUGBY — TEAM OF THE TOURNAMENT 🏆

What a weekend. What a team. What a family.

The Perth Rams RUFC have been awarded the Spirit of Rugby Team of the Tournament at the Bingham Cup! 🐏💙

This award isn’t about the scoreboard. It’s about who you are when nobody’s watching. It’s about the hand you extend to help an opponent up. The respect you show to every jersey you faced. The inclusivity you live and breathe, on and off the pitch.

To every Ram who wore the jersey with pride — thank you. To every club who welcomed them with open arms— thank you.

This one belongs to our community. This one belongs to Perth. This one belongs to anyone who’s ever been told they don’t belong in this sport.

Once a Ram, always a Ram. 🐏

🏆 PLAYER OF THE TOURNAMENT 🏆

The Bingham Cup & Amanda Mark Cup are proud to recognize Mercedèz “Mama Benz” Roper of the Union County Lady Mudturtles as our Player of the Tournament!

Mama Benz brought unmatched power, leadership, and heart to every match. A force on the pitch and a presence that lifted everyone around her. This honor is incredibly well deserved.

Congratulations, Mercedèz — and congratulations to the Lady Mudturtles for the incredible talent you brought to this tournament. 🐢💚

🏉 THANK YOU OFFICIALS 🏉

The 2026 Bingham Cup and Amanda Mark Cup in Brisbane were a celebration of everything inclusive rugby stands for and none of it would have been possible without our amazing match officials.

Thank you for your time, your energy, and your commitment to fairness. You are the backbone of this tournament, and this community is stronger because of you.

Here’s to the refs, the assistants, and every official who made the magic happen. Thank you! 💙🌈

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One week on, and we’re still buzzing. 🏉✨

What an incredible Bingham Cup!

A huge thank you and congratulations to every single club, player, coach, volunteer, referee, official, supporter and organiser who made Bingham 2026 such an unforgettable celebration of rugby, community, friendship and inclusion.

From the opening whistle to the final celebrations, Brisbane was truly something special. We hope every person who attended left with memories, friendships and stories that will last a lifetime.

And, of course, a massive congratulations to all of our 2026 winners:

🏆 Bingham Cup –
🏆 Amanda Mark Cup –
🏆 Bingham Plate –
🏆 Bingham Bowl –
🏆 Bingham Shield –
🏆 Hoagland Cup –
🏆 Hoagland Plate –
🏆 Hoagland Bowl –
🏆 Hoagland Shield –
🏆 Challenger Cup – Brats-Sharks
🏆 Challenger Plate –
🏆 Challenger Stein –

Congratulations to every one of you and to every club that competed. Winning is special, but what makes Bingham truly unique is the way every team contributes to something much bigger than the scoreboard.

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