Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 104385
Rugby: Finance
Tabled: 8 January 2026
Answered: 16 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 potential impact of recent financial losses on the long-term stability of the Premiership Rugby union.
Answer
Stephanie PeacockThe 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 ...
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