Rugby
Commons · Question 18447 · Tabled 13 Jul 2026 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record
Answered 17 Jul 2026
Question
Asked by Edward Morello
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions her Department has had with the Rugby Football Union on grassroots rugby.
Answer
Answered by Stephanie Peacock, 17 Jul 2026
Our arm’s length body, Sport England, is providing long-term investment of £16.9 million to the Rugby Football Union (RFU) between 2022 and 2029 to support grassroots rugby participation. The RFU, as the National Governing Body for rugby union, is respons...