Petition · past parliament
Make Rugby the |National Sport of England
Rejected
20 signatures
What the petition asks
In light of 50 years of dismal, boring and uninspiring football - we the undersigned wish to promote Rugby Union as the official National sport of England, in the hope that we may actually win something
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
Timeline
| 28 Jun 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 Jun 2016 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
20
Status
Rejected
Rejected
29 Jun 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.