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Rugby: Clubs

Asked by Edward MorelloLiberal DemocratDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled Answered 7 March 2025UIN 33785

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether her Department has made an assessment of the financial situation of rugby clubs that have (a) entered administration and (b) ceased operations.

Answered by Stephanie Peacock

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) does not make assessments of the financial situation of rugby clubs post ceasing operations.

The Rugby Football Union (RFU) is independent of the Government and is responsible for the regulation of rugby union, and for protecting and promoting the financial sustainability of the sport.

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