Bankrupt England rugby legend forced to sell World Cup winners medal

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Lawrence Dallaglio has reportedly listed his 2003 World Cup winner’s medal for auction amid his fight against bankruptcy.The former England rugby captain and Wasps forward was declared bankrupt in May last year.Dallaglio, who represented the England rugby union side for 12 years, was made bankrupt in 2025GettyDallaglio had previously avoided financial turmoil in 2023 by agreeing to pay off accrued debts, including unpaid tax worth £700,000.Earlier this year, the Daily Telegraph reported that the 54-year-old had his bankruptcy extended after spending thousands on a ‘lavish lifestyle’.It is said that he did not set any money aside to pay tax or a monthly maintenance payment to ex-wife Alice, who he divorced in early 2025.This was then extended until August 31, 2027.Dallaglio medals to be auctionedThe Daily Mail have now claimed that Dallaglio has put his World Cup medal up for auction, with its estimated cost being £50,000 to £80k.Dallaglio played in every England match as they won their first ever rugby world title in Australia in 2003.Jonny Wilkinson iconically scored a dramatic drop kick during extra time of the final to beat the hosts 20-17.England later finished second behind South Africa at the 2007 World Cup, with Dallaglio also part of the squad.His runners-up medal is also set to be auctioned and could be sold for around £10k, with his 2003 Six Nations award valued at £5k.In addition, Dallaglio is selling medals he won at ex-Premiership side Wasps, who were suspended in 2022 amid financial trouble.Dallaglio’s 2003 World Cup medal is among a number of prized items that he is putting up for auctionAFPThis includes two European Cups and three league honours, with the individual estimates for each sitting at around £8k.Dallaglio’s British and Irish Lions cap is said to be worth £5.5k, whilst £5k could be paid for his England equivalent.Player of the Year awards are also due to be included in the auction, which could raise a total of £180k.A former flanker and no.8, Dallaglio made 341 appearances for Wasps after joining in 1990 and scored 49 tries.He also featured 85 times for England in a legendary career that was nearly cut short by injuries.Dallaglio retired from domestic and international rugby in 2008, and has since worked with talkSPORT as a pundit.