Petition · past parliament
Make Rugby Union the official national sport of England.
Rejected
15 signatures
What the petition asks
The England rugby teams at all levels are a credit to the country, showing passion, teamwork, pride and bravery. All these aspects are what we should be striving for as a country.
England men have come through great disappointment of the last year but have fought back and a now back at the top where they belong.
England Women are leading the world on how to play and conduct themselves
England U20s are world champions.
No other team sport in England has as much to admire than as Rugby for men, women and youth.
Rugby is one of the best sports for young people to learn. It inspires leadership and respect.
England Women are leading the world on how to play and conduct themselves
England U20s are world champions.
No other team sport in England has as much to admire than as Rugby for men, women and youth.
Rugby is one of the best sports for young people to learn. It inspires leadership and respect.
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
15
Status
Rejected
Rejected
28 Jun 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.