Scarlets report £2.1m loss amid uncertain rugby climate
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 9:23 AM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
Scarlets announced a £2.1 million loss for the 2024-2025 season, marking the third consecutive year of losses exceeding £2 million. Total turnover decreased significantly from £11.3 million to £10.2 million, driven by declines in gate receipts and sponsorship. Efforts to cut costs included reducing the wage bill by 16%. The club’s chairman noted the challenging environment due to the Welsh Rugby Union's proposal to reduce professional teams from four to three by 2028-29. Scarlets are also working toward finalizing a new Professional Rugby Agreement to help stabilize finances.
- •Scarlets finished 14th in the United Rugby Championship 2025-26.
- •Club turnover fell to £10.2 million, down from £11.3 million.
- •Wage bill decreased from £8.24 million to £6.94 million.
- •Scarlets' debt exceeds £10 million, with significant owed amounts to WRU.
- •Club expects to finalize the Professional Rugby Agreement by the end of June.
- 9:23 AMYahoo Sports — Scarlets announce £2.1m loss in 'challenging' time
- 9:23 AMBBC Sport — Scarlets announce £2.1m loss in 'challenging' time
"Scarlets made a loss of £2.1m during the 2024-2025 season, according to the club's latest accounts.
"Scarlets made a loss of £2.1m during the 2024-2025 season, according to the club's latest accounts.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 1, 2026, 9:23 AMScarlets announce £2.1m loss in 'challenging' time
Scarlets made a loss of £2.1m during the 2024-2025 season, according to the club's latest accounts.
- BBC SportJul 1, 2026, 9:23 AMScarlets announce £2.1m loss in 'challenging' time
Scarlets made a loss of £2.1m during the 2024-2025 season, according to the club's latest accounts.
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