Written question asked by Edward Morello (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 13 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 15 July 2026. It was answered by Stephanie Peacock (Labour) on Friday, 17 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Rugby

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

Answer

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 responsible for decisions on how and where to target that investment into rugby union clubs.

Grassroots participation issues were discussed with the RFU at a recent event to celebrate sport held at Number 10, and the Government continues to engage with key stakeholders such as the RFU to ensure that everyone, regardless of background or where they live, has the opportunity to play sport and get physically active.

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Type: Written question
Reference: 18449
Session: 2026-27
Grouped for answer: Yes
Subjects: Rugby (sport)
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk

Rugby

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