{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/779963.json"},"data":{"type":"petition","id":779963,"attributes":{"action":"Make the Rugby League World Cup 2026 Free to Air on the BBC","background":"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","additional_details":"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.\r\n​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\r\n\r\nI think this is shameful lack of respect to the global game and insulting to the fans.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":12,"created_at":"2026-08-18T16:27:34.528Z","updated_at":"2026-09-07T14:29:01.560Z","rejected_at":"2026-09-07T14:28:59.996Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-08-18T20:21:40.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"irrelevant","details":""},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}}