PREM has never been wealthier.
Bath Rugby’s ownership structure was transformed when Sir James Dyson purchased a 50% stake from Bruce Craig, while Exeter Chiefs are set to begin a new era under Bournemouth owner Bill Foley. Newcastle Falcons have also gained the backing of global energy drinks giant Red Bull.
As a result, the financial gap between the richest and poorest clubs in the newly rebranded competition has never been wider.
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10. Harlequins – Duncan Saville and Charles Jillings
Estimated combined net worth: £50m-£100m
Harlequins are owned by long-time investors Duncan Saville and Charles Jillings, who have been involved with the club since the late 1990s. While neither appears on major rich lists and their exact fortunes are unclear, they are widely regarded as among the least wealthy ownership groups in PREM.
9. Gloucester Rugby – Martin St Quinton
Estimated net worth: £50m+
St Quinton completed his takeover of Gloucester in 2024 and remains one of PREM’s smaller-scale owners compared to the league’s growing billionaire class.
8. Northampton Saints –
Estimated net worth: £150m
Barwell remains one of the most influential figures at Franklin’s Gardens and has helped Saints remain competitive without the financial firepower enjoyed elsewhere.
7. Leicester Tigers – Tom Scott and major shareholders
Estimated combined net worth: £200m+
Leicester are unique among PREM clubs as a publicly listed company. Tom Scott is the largest individual shareholder, but ownership is spread across a number of investors rather than a single benefactor.
6. Sale Sharks – Simon Orange
Estimated net worth: £400m
The former CorpAcq chief executive has bankrolled Sale’s rise over recent years and is among the wealthiest individual owners in English rugby.
