Gay Sport’s Biggest Tournament Delivers Win For Paris Team, Les Gaillards At The Bingham Cup
All the joy of Club Gaillards’ victory was captured by Meral Kat Photography…
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Paris-based gay rugby club Les Gaillards emerged victorious at the 11th Bingham Cup in Rome this week, defeating the Sydney Convicts 27-7 in the men’s top-tier final. This historic win marks their first-ever title at one of the world’s largest LGBTQIA+ sports tournaments.
Despite playing with 14 players instead of the standard 15 due to insurance regulations, Les Gaillards adapted their strategy and focused on fast-paced, aggressive play. Club president Vianney Mosser expressed pride in the team’s achievement, stating, “It was always a dream for us to win this tournament in Mark Bingham’s name, and now we’ve done it.”
The tournament attracted over 3,000 participants and spectators, with a successful all-trans match drawing a crowd of around 4,000 people. The next Bingham Cup will be held in either Brisbane or Buenos Aires in 2026, while Les Gaillards may pursue hosting the Union Cup, a European tournament for IGR clubs, in the future.
