Lions tour drives record $50 million surplus for Rugby Australia
MELBOURNE, April 22 - Rugby Australia reported a record A$70.6 million ($50.56 million) surplus in its 2025 financial accounts on Wednesday, driven largely by the lucrative British and Irish Lions tour.
Rugby Australia reports record profit
- ‘Not out of the woods’: Waugh issues warning despite record RA profit Sydney Morning Herald —
- Rugby Australia reveals huge financial impact of British and Irish Lions tour The Independent —
- Rugby Australia ‘resets finances, restores pride’ after posting $100m turnaround The Guardian —
- Rugby Australia eyes brighter future as British & Irish Lions tour brings cash windfall South China Morning Post —