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...
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