RFU anticipates £10m loss after England's disappointing Six Nations
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026

The Rugby Football Union expects a £10 million loss due to England’s poor performance in the Six Nations, where they finished second bottom. Under coach Steve Borthwick, England lost four of five matches, resulting in a fifth-place finish and less prize money. Insiders have attributed this disappointing outcome to the team's light competition calendar. The RFU described the campaign as a “hugely disappointing” competition, impacting their financial projections for the year ending June 2026.
- •England finished fifth in the Six Nations table
- •Lost four out of five matches this campaign
- •RFU projects a £10 million loss for 2026
- •Coach Steve Borthwick oversaw the disappointing season
- •Insiders cite a light competition calendar as a factor
- 7:00 AMThe Guardian Sport — RFU expects £10m loss off the back of England’s worst Six Nations campaign
"Team finished second bottom in men’s competition Insiders insist team’s ‘light calendar’ a significant factor England’s worst Six Nations performance has contributed to the Rugby Football Union expecting a £10m loss in the financial year ending June 2026, the Guardian can reveal. Steve Borthwick oversaw a miserable campaign in which England lost four of their five matches, ensuring a fifth-place finish in the Six Nations table and reduced prize money on the back of what the RFU has described as a “hugely disappointing” competition. Continue reading...
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
Six Nations•Nov 6, 2026, 2:03 PMEngland handed Fin Smith injury boost with hope he can face Australia
Six Nations•Nov 6, 2026, 8:02 AMScotland can be best & worst team in world - Dempsey
Six Nations•Nov 5, 2026, 5:39 PMTalk of Irish rugby's decline 'nonsense' - Sheehan
Six Nations•Nov 5, 2026, 9:08 AMWales opt for centre power pair against Japan
Six Nations•Nov 5, 2026, 8:08 AMIreland must step up for World Cup countdown - Farrell- Six Nations•Nov 4, 2026, 11:11 PMNo end in sight for Russell as he eyes famous All Blacks win
