We're heading to Brisbane in August 2026 to compete in the Bingham Cup, the world champtionship of Gay and Inclusive Rugby.
You can learn more about the Bingham Cup on the tournament's website: Bingham Cup Brisbane 2026.
Tour schedule
The tournament matches are scheduled from Thursday 16 August to Sunday 24 August, but we are asking our participants to arrive in Brisbane on Sunday night so we can get in a few days of training and acclimatisation prior to the matches.
- Sunday 16 August - Arrive in Brisbine and check in. Evening Welcome Drinks
- Monday 17 August - Team Training
- Tuesday 18 August - Team Training
- Wednesday 19 August - Opening Ceremony
- Thursday 20 August - Matches Day 1 * depedning on Player registrations
- Friday 21 August - Matches Day 2
- Saturday 22 August - Matches Day 3
- Sunday 23 Augutst - Matches/Finals - Day 4 and Closing Ceremony and Party
- Monday 24 August - Farewell Brunch - Chargers Kangaroo Court
Bingham Cup
The IGR Bingham Cup is an international gay rugby union tournament named in honor of Mark Kendall Bingham, a rugby player and a hero of United Airlines Flight 93 on September 11, 2001. Mark Bingham was openly gay and played rugby for the San Francisco Fog and the Gotham Knights, embodying the values of inclusivity and diversity in the sport.
The tournament was established in 2002 as the Mark Kendall Bingham Memorial Tournament but has since been branded as The Bingham Cup and is held every two years, bringing together LGBTQ+ and inclusive rugby teams from around the world. It’s the largest amateur rugby union tournaments globally and is organized by a member club selected by the IGR membership from a choice of candidate cities.
The tournament serves as a celebration of diversity, inclusion, and sportsmanship within the rugby community. It aims to promote acceptance and break down barriers in sports by providing a platform for LGBTQ+ individuals and allies to compete and showcase their skills in a welcoming environment.
Beyond the competition, the Bingham Cup fosters camaraderie, friendship, and a sense of community among players and supporters. It’s not only about rugby but also about advocating for equality, acceptance, and respect within the broader context of sports.
To date, the tournament has been hosted in North America, Europe, the UK and Australia.
