Staff Expenses for Premiership Rugby Teams in the 2018/2019 Season
Source: Statutory Accounts, Companies House
Staff Expenses for Premiership Rugby Teams in the 2018/2019 Season
Published by Data Insights Team•Feb 21, 2026
The 2018/19 season saw Saracens top staff expenses at £14.30 million, with Harlequins at £13.64 million and Leicester Tigers at £13.39 million. This period preceded Saracens' salary cap violations investigation, which revealed staff expenses exceeding Premiership Rugby regulations. Despite salary cap controls, staff costs continued to rise across the league, reflecting competitive pressures in player recruitment and retention.