Dallaglio sells 2003 Rugby World Cup medal after bankruptcy — SkimNews
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- Lawrence Dallaglio is selling his 2003 Rugby World Cup winner's medal and other career memorabilia after being declared bankrupt following his divorce
- The 2003 Rugby World Cup medal is expected to fetch £50,000-£80,000, while the full collection of medals, trophies and caps has an estimated total value of £180,000
- Budd's auction house in Northamptonshire will host the sale on 13 October, with additional lots including a British and Irish Lions cap, a 1993 World Cup Sevens winner's medal, and a 2003 Six Nations Championship winner's medal
- Dallaglio said on The High Performance podcast that he 'had some financial problems' and 'could've done things a lot better'
- The 54-year-old former England captain also revealed he sought therapy after his divorce and bankruptcy left him wallowing in 'self-pity'
Why it matters: A 2003 Rugby World Cup winner's medal — earned in one of English sport's most dramatic victories against Australia — going under the hammer for an estimated £50,000-£80,000 illustrates how post-career financial pressures, particularly divorce, can force elite athletes to part with the most tangible symbols of their achievements, with the full £180,000 collection headed for auction next month.
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