Petition · past parliament
Change English national sport to Rugby Union
Rejected
19 signatures
What the petition asks
After the embarrassing performance of the English national football team, the county right needs a team to get behind that can actually deliver.
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
Timeline
| 27 Jun 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 28 Jun 2016 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
19
Status
Rejected
Rejected
28 Jun 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.