Schools: Rugby
Commons · Question 18458 · Tabled 13 Jul 2026 · Department for Education · Official record
Answered 21 Jul 2026
Question
Asked by Edward Morello
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what discussions her Department has had with sporting bodies on increasing contact rugby participation in schools.
Answer
Answered by Georgia Gould, 21 Jul 2026
Rugby remains an established part of school sport and there are clear inequalities among girls, disadvantaged pupils and those with additional needs.The department maintains regular engagement with sporting bodies, including the Rugby Football Union and R...