Rugby: Finance
Commons · Question 21221 · Tabled 18 Dec 2024 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record
Answered 7 Jan 2025
Question
Asked by Louie French
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to help ensure the financial sustainability of rugby union in England.
Answer
Answered by Stephanie Peacock, 7 Jan 2025
Rugby Union has a vital role to play in our national identity. I recently met with the Rugby Football Union and Premiership Rugby to discuss the future of the sport. The RFU is independent of the Government and is responsible for the regulation of rugby u...