Rejected petition: Make the Rugby League World Cup 2026 Free to Air on the BBC
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The UK governent should review this decision and make the RLWC 2026 free to air on the BBC , capturing a much larger audience and ensuring it cant prejudice people who cant afford it in a cost of living crisis
The Rugby League World Cup will be broadcast exclusively on the subscription channel Premier Sports later this year, after the BBC opted against renewing its coverage.
While the BBC has historically been the primary home for international rugby league—most recently broadcasting all three Ashes Tests last year—this shift marks a major departure from tradition, moving the tournament off free-to-air television
I think this is shameful lack of respect to the global game and insulting to the fans.
Why was this petition rejected?
It’s about something that the UK Government or Parliament is not directly responsible for.
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