Bristol Bisons RFC secures Hoagland Cup victory at 2026 Bingham Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 5:18 AM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026
The Bristol Bisons RFC secured the Hoagland Cup during the 2026 Bingham Cup held in Brisbane, Australia. The team earned the trophy after a 31-26 victory over the Chicago Dragons RFC following extra time. This result marks the highest finish for the club in the International Gay Rugby World Cup tournament. Sasha Acheson, the director of rugby for the Bristol Bisons, credited the win to six years of preparation and physical performance throughout the event. The squad previously finished third at the 2024 competition in Rome. The club funded their travel to the Brisbane tournament through various community fundraising initiatives.
- •Bristol Bisons RFC defeated Chicago Dragons RFC 31-26 in extra time.
- •The 2026 Bingham Cup occurred in Brisbane from 19 to 23 August.
- •The victory marks the club's highest finish in the international tournament.
- •The Bristol Bisons were founded in 2005 as an inclusive rugby club.
- 5:18 AMYahoo Sports — LGBT+ rugby club make history with global trophy win
"The club celebrate winning the Hoagland Cup at the 2026 Bingham Cup in Australia.
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