Rugby: LGBT+ People
Commons · Question 129198 · Tabled 22 Apr 2026 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Question
Asked by Kate Osborne
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, how does the Government plan to support the development of inclusive frameworks that respect both participation rights and competitive fairness for the LGBTQ+ community in rugby union.
Answer
Answered by Stephanie Peacock, 28 Apr 2026
Sport must be open to everyone. There is absolutely no place for homophobia, or discrimination of any kind, in sport or society.The Government expects sports bodies, including rugby governing bodies, to take robust action to tackle discrimination whenever...