Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 106834
Premiership Rugby: Clubs
Tabled: 19 January 2026
Answered: 27 January 2026
Question
Edward Morello
Liberal Democrat — West Dorset
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of the financial position of Premiership Rugby Union clubs in meeting COVID-19 loan repayment obligations.
Answer
Stephanie PeacockDCMS acted to support Premiership Rugby during the COVID-19 pandemic when their need was most acute. Loan financing was provided on favourable terms to applicant organisations, and DCMS is now collecting those repayments as intended. DCMS is not able to c...
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