Archive · 29 Sep 2026
Lawrence Dallaglio Auctions 2003 World Cup Medal Amid Bankruptcy
Lawrence Dallaglio was the captain of England’s rugby team when it won the 2003 World Cup.
He received a medal after England beat Australia in the final.
Now he is selling that medal at an auction.
Experts think it could sell for £50,000 to £80,000.
He is also selling other rugby medals and memorabilia.
The whole collection may be worth about £180,000.
Dallaglio says his divorce and money problems led to bankruptcy.
He has spoken openly about seeking therapy and dealing with feelings of self-pity.
The auction will take place in Northamptonshire on October 13.
Former England captain Lawrence Dallaglio is auctioning his 2003 Rugby World Cup winner’s medal.
Budd’s estimates the medal will sell for between £50,000 and £80,000.
Dallaglio’s wider memorabilia collection, including Lions and Sevens World Cup items, is valued at about £180,000.
The sale follows his divorce, bankruptcy and previously reported financial problems, including a £700,000 HMRC tax bill.
The auction is scheduled for October 13 in Northamptonshire.
- Who
- Former England captain and rugby player Lawrence Dallaglio.
- What
- He is auctioning his 2003 Rugby World Cup winner’s medal and other rugby memorabilia.
- When
- The auction is scheduled for October 13; Dallaglio won the medal on November 22, 2003.
- Where
- The auction will take place in Northamptonshire, with the sale handled by Budd’s auction house.
- Why
- The sale follows Dallaglio’s divorce, bankruptcy and financial problems.
- Main item
- 2003 Rugby World Cup winner’s medal
- Estimated medal price
- £50,000–£80,000
- Collection value
- Approximately £180,000
- Auction date
- October 13
- Auction location
- Northamptonshire
- Other items
- A 2007 World Cup runners-up medal, a 2003 Six Nations winner’s medal, Wasps medals and a British and Irish Lions cap
- Financial background
- Dallaglio was declared bankrupt after his divorce; an earlier debt settlement included a £700,000 HMRC tax bill