Total Liabilities for Premiership Rugby Teams in the 2016/2017 Season

Saracens carried the highest total liabilities in 2016/17 at £56.11 million, significantly exceeding their £11.00 million in assets, indicating substantial owner financing. Newcastle Falcons held £27.30 million in liabilities while Bath Rugby and Leicester Tigers both exceeded £25 million. The high liability levels across Premiership Rugby reflected the capital-intensive nature of professional rugby operations and reliance on benefactor funding.