Rugby: Disadvantaged
Commons · Question 5178 · Tabled 29 May 2026 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by Edward Morello
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether the Government has provided support to the Rugby Football Union to establish new rugby clubs in disadvantaged areas.
Answer
Answered by Stephanie Peacock, 8 Jun 2026
The Government believes that opportunities to play sport and get physically active should be available to everyone. Our arm’s length body, Sport England, is providing long-term investment of £16.9 million to the Rugby Football Football Union (RFU) between...