Premiership Rugby: Clubs and Governing Bodies
Commons · Question 106835 · Tabled 19 Jan 2026 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record
Answered 27 Jan 2026
Question
Asked by Edward Morello
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions she has had with Premiership Rugby clubs and governing bodies on sustainable repayment plans for COVID-19 loans.
Answer
Answered by Stephanie Peacock, 27 Jan 2026
DCMS acted to support Premiership Rugby during the COVID-19 pandemic when their need was most acute. Loan financing was provided on favourable terms to applicant organisations, and DCMS is now collecting those repayments as intended. DCMS is not able to c...