Staff Expenses for Premiership Rugby Teams in the 2019/2020 Season
Source: Statutory Accounts, Companies House
Staff Expenses for Premiership Rugby Teams in the 2019/2020 Season
Published by Data Insights Team•Feb 21, 2026
Staff expenses in 2019/20 remained elevated, with Saracens leading at £14.37 million and Leicester Tigers at £14.09 million. The wage bill stability across top clubs suggested effective salary cap implementation, with most teams maintaining staff costs between £11-14 million. This season marked the beginning of cost management discussions as clubs faced impending pandemic-related revenue uncertainties.