Petition · past parliament
Formally make Rugby Union our national sport
Rejected
10 signatures
What the petition asks
After the second #brexit in a week the national sport should be something that we actually excel in.
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 |
| 7 Jul 2016 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
10
Status
Rejected
Rejected
7 Jul 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.