Dallaglio to Sell England World Cup Winners' Medal
The medal is listed at £50,000-£80,000 as Dallaglio seeks funds amid bankruptcy and other debts.
- Former England captain Lawrence Dallaglio has listed his 2003 Rugby World Cup winner's medal for auction, with an estimated value between £50,000 and £80,000.
- Dallaglio filed for bankruptcy last year after accruing hundreds of thousands of pounds in debt to HM Revenue and Customs. He admitted he "could have done things a lot better."
- The collection includes his 2007 World Cup runner-up medal and British and Irish Lions cap, set to raise £180,000 total at auctioneer Budds in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire.
- Reflecting on recent hardships including divorce and family losses, Dallaglio stated, "My life story is no different to a lot of other people's." He described the past two years as deeply difficult.
- The auction occurs on October 13, with the medal presented to Dallaglio on November 22, 2003, in Sydney following England's 20-17 victory over Australia in the Rugby World Cup Final.
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Lawrence Dallaglio, former rugby world champion with England, is forced to sell his medals to cover his debts. Declared insolvent after an expensive divorce, he hopes to raise 210,000 euros...
Dallaglio to sell England World Cup winners' medal
Dallaglio is auctioning off medals, trophies and caps from his glittering career following a costly divorce last year. The 54-year-old shone for England during their run to glory at the World Cup 23 years ago, culminating in their 20-17 final victory against Australia in Sydney. The World Cup medal is listed with an estimate of between £50,000 and £80,000 by auctioneer Budds, with the whole collection having an estimated value of £180,000 ($238,…
Rugby: Lawrence Dallaglio, Former English Figure, Ruined and Forced to Sell His World Champion Medal
SCAN SPORT - Endorsed, the former captain of the XV of the Rose, has to auction various gleaned during his immense career, including the title of world champion in 2003 with England.
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The Independent (US)Bankrupt Lawrence Dallaglio puts Rugby World Cup winner’s medal up for sale
Dallaglio was a key part of England’s World Cup-winning squad in 2003 but has now put his medal, and other rugby memorabiilia, up for auction amid ongoing financial troubles
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