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Letter from Rt Hon Stuart Andrew MP, Minister for Sport, Gambling and Civil Society, relating to the Government's response to the Committee’s Current issues in rugby union Report, dated 10 March 2023

Published 14 March 2023

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At a glance

The government's response

This document responds to Sixth Report - Current issues in rugby union.

This is the government's response, published 14 March 2023.

Summary written by Accountability Index from the government's response. It is not the government's own words.

The Government welcomes the Committee's recommendations and notes that responsibility for them "sits with the rugby authorities", while saying it expects governance reforms and is in close communication with the RFU and PRL.

  • On governance, the Government states it has "been clear that we expect to see governance reforms that include stronger financial regulations and Owners’ and Directors’ Tests", and says it "believe[s]" the rugby authorities are willing to do so.
  • On player welfare, the Government "encourages" the PRL and RFU to "explore options" for a benevolence fund and engagement with the Rugby Players Association.
  • On concussion, DCMS is working with stakeholders to develop a single set of shared protocols across the UK, which "will be published in the near future".
  • On finances, the Government "noted" the Committee's comments and says the Sports Survival Package gave clubs "generous financial support" during the pandemic.

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