Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 18449

Rugby

Tabled: 13 July 2026

Answered: 17 July 2026

Question

Edward Morello

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what support her Department is providing for rural rugby clubs.

Answer

Stephanie Peacock

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...

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