Watch: Sydney Convicts win gay rugby world cup
The Sydney Convicts have stormed to victory in the Bingham cup.
The cup – named after rugby star Mark Bingham, who died onboard a plane during the 9/11 attacks – is an inclusive gay rugby tournament, often known as the gay rugby world cup, held every two years.
24 teams from 15 countries around the world competed in the tournament, with thousands of spectators, including US Ambassador John Berry.
Outstanding turn out for the Bingham Cup final #Binghamcup today. I would say a least 3000 people have turned up. pic.twitter.com/SaJZTgrdhb
— Bingham Cup 2014 (@BinghamCup2014) August 31, 2014
Following the week-long tournament, the Convicts picked up their fourth victory, smashing the Brisbane Hustlers 31-0 in the final match. 
An awesome catch from Brisbane! #binghamcup pic.twitter.com/JgoZH4GIJn — Bingham Cup 2014 (@BinghamCup2014) August 31, 2014
Mr Bingham’s mother, Alice Hoagland, travel to the event, hosted in Sydney for the first time.
Ms Alice Hoagland, mother of Mark Bingham graces the crowd. #BinghamCup pic.twitter.com/QcyVuQb1KI
— Bingham Cup 2014 (@BinghamCup2014) August 31, 2014
She said: “It’s such an honour for me to be considered the mother of this great big group. I lost my son on 9/11, but I gained a couple thousand sons.”
The squad – who are Australia’s oldest gay rugby team – recently made history by winning their first professional match, thrashing Macquarie University 30-12 last month.
