Petition · past parliament
To allow the England Rugby Team to call themselves Anglo-Saxons
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
On the day that we remember the Coronation of King Egbert, Anglo-Saxon King of a United England in Bath Abbey on the 11th May 973 AD. We are inappropriately informed that the Rugby Team that represents England cannot refer to themselves as Anglo-Saxons. Let them be the Anglo-Saxons if they wish to
Sometimes it is necessary to carefully observe the feelings of a Nation that has suffered from many losses personally, professionally and nationally. It is the final blow to ignore our Monarch Queen Elizabeth the Second, whose Coronation at Westminster Abbey was based upon that of King Edbert's in Bath, on this day. It is appropriate and fitting that our Nation allows our England Rugby Team to refer to themselves as the Anglo-Saxons as a matter of dignity and respect towards Queen and Country
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. This is a decision for the RFU.
Timeline
| 11 May 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 17 May 2021 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
17 May 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.