Former England rugby captain Lawrence Dallaglio sells his 2003 World Cup winner medal at auction following bankruptcy.
Former England rugby captain Lawrence Dallaglio has sold his prestigious 2003 Rugby World Cup winner's medal for £54,000 at a public auction held in Northamptonshire.
The 54-year-old sports star put several treasured items from his career up for sale after facing financial difficulties and being declared bankrupt following a divorce, according to information published by BBC.
The high-profile auction conducted by Budd's raised a total of £100,500 from various memorabilia, though the overall collection had initially been estimated to be worth around £180,000.
Rugby memorabilia sold at Northamptonshire auction
Alongside the famous World Cup medal, several other notable items from the illustrious rugby career of Lawrence Dallaglio found new buyers during the bidding process.
A British and Irish Lions cap achieved £11,000, while a traditional England cap managed to secure £8,000 for the collection.
Additionally, a 2003 Six Nations Championship winner's medal successfully sold for £7,500 as part of the sports memorabilia event.
Unsold items and Wasps Premiership medals
Despite significant interest in the marquee lots, a number of other historic sporting goods failed to meet their reserve prices during the auction.
Among the unsold items were the medals commemorating the four Premiership title victories that Lawrence Dallaglio achieved while playing for his club side, Wasps.
Financial struggles and personal reflections
The decision to part ways with his career mementos stems from well-documented financial problems, which the former rugby star recently discussed candidly on The High Performance Podcast.
Speaking about the difficult period in his life, Lawrence Dallaglio explained that his financial troubles and subsequent bankruptcy were a direct result of getting divorced.
He also admitted that the compounding stress left him wallowing in self-pity, prompting him to seek professional therapy to help navigate the emotional aftermath of the ordeal.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did Lawrence Dallaglio's World Cup medal sell for?
The 2003 Rugby World Cup winner's medal belonging to former England captain Lawrence Dallaglio sold for £54,000 at an auction held by Budd's in Northamptonshire.
Why did Lawrence Dallaglio sell his rugby medals?
Lawrence Dallaglio was forced to sell several items from his rugby career after being declared bankrupt following a personal divorce.
Which other items were sold at the auction?
The auction featured a British and Irish Lions cap that sold for £11,000, an England cap for £8,000, and a 2003 Six Nations Championship winner's medal that fetched £7,500.
