Rugby: Finance
Commons · Question 18451 · 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 recent discussions she has had with Prem Rugby on the long-term financial sustainability of professional rugby union.
Answer
Answered by Stephanie Peacock, 17 Jul 2026
The governance of rugby union is a matter for the Rugby Football Union (the national governing body for rugby union), which is independent of the Government. The Government monitors the financial situation of rugby union closely and continues to work with...