Staff Expenses for Premiership Rugby Teams in the 2017/2018 Season
Source: Statutory Accounts, Companies House
Staff Expenses for Premiership Rugby Teams in the 2017/2018 Season
Published by Data Insights Team•Feb 21, 2026
Staff expenses across Premiership Rugby increased in 2017/18, with Harlequins leading at £14.23 million (up 10.6% from 2016/17). Exeter Chiefs showed notable wage bill growth to £12.06 million, supporting their competitive ambitions on the pitch. The league-wide trend demonstrated clubs investing revenue growth directly into player and staff retention, with most teams increasing wages by 5-10% year-over-year.