Lothian MSP Miles Briggs has tabled a motion at Parliament congratulating Edinburgh Accies Rugby club on their promotion to the BT Premiership.
Raeburn Place-based Edinburgh Accies won 21 out of 22 games with 20 try bonus points. Jed Forest also won 21 out of 22 games with 20 try bonus point, but Edinburgh Accies had a better point difference.
The motion has received cross party support.
Miles Briggs commented: “This is an excellent achievement for Edinburgh Accies and well deserved for their hard work and commitment this season. I wish Edinburgh Accies all the best for a successful season in next year’s BT Premiership.”
The Motion:
Motion Number: S5M-11789
Lodged By: Miles Briggs
Date Lodged: 23/04/2018
Title: Edinburgh Accies Promoted to BT Rugby Union Premiership
Motion Text:
That the Parliament congratulates Edinburgh Accies rugby club on its promotion to the BT Premiership; understands that the club won 21 out of its 22 games and secured 20 try bonus points; recognises that Jed Forest rugby also won 21 out of its 22 games with 20 try bonus points, but that Edinburgh Accies secured the promotion through points difference, and wishes Edinburgh Accies all the best for next season.
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