The Hunters face tough competition to host the competion, with five other cities in the running: Dublin, Vancouver, Orlando, Perth and Querétaro.
But Hunters player William McLean hopes the Leeds bid will have the edge.
“I just know that at West Park, in Yorkshire, in Leeds, we could do it so well,” he said.
“We’ve got the facilities, we’ve got the Otley Run. Can you imagine thousands of us descending on that in colourful kit? It would be absolutely magical.”
In a letter of support, James Lewis, leader of Leeds City Council, said: “Leeds prides itself on being a welcoming and inclusive city and the prospect of hosting this event is tremendously exciting.
“The Bingham Cup is the world’s largest LGBTQ+ inclusive rugby tournament, attracting thousands of players and visitors from across the globe.
“It represents not only a major sporting event, but also a significant opportunity to showcase Leeds as an inclusive, welcoming, and vibrant city.”
The IGR will announce the winning bid in the next couple of months.
