Newcastle’s New Owner Is 88x Richer Than Premiership-Winning Bath’s

Saturday, 14 June 2025 at 18:28

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byRugby Rucker

With Red Bull now backing Newcastle Falcons, English rugby has entered a new financial era. The Yoovidhya family’s estimated net worth eclipses that of every other Premiership club owner — including Bath’s Bruce Craig by a staggering 88 times.

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Here’s a look at how the top rugby club owners stack up:

4. Bath Owner: Bruce Craig

Net Worth: £249 million
Bruce Craig is the sole shareholder and controlling force behind Bath Rugby. His net worth, while substantial, pales in comparison to the billionaire owners backing rival clubs — especially Newcastle.

3. Sale Sharks Owner: Simon Orange

Net Worth: £1.25 billion
Simon Orange owns Sale through CorpAcq Ltd. Despite some concerning company liabilities, his personal net worth still ranks him among the wealthiest Premiership club owners.

Total current assets: £99 million
Total liabilities: £119.9 million
Combined business net worth: £-25 million

2. Bristol Bears Owner: Stephen Lansdown

Net Worth: £1.35 billion
Billionaire businessman Lansdown has seen a decline in his wealth in recent years but remains a major financial force in English rugby through his ownership of both Bristol Bears and Bristol City FC.

1. Newcastle Falcons Owner: Red Bull / Yoovidhya Family

Net Worth: ~£22+ billion
Red Bull’s backing of Newcastle Falcons is a seismic event for Premiership Rugby. While Red Bull’s exact corporate value is hard to pin down due to its private status, estimates show:

Yoovidhya family’s stake: ~$28 billion
Brand value: ~$22 billion
UK net worth (Red Bull UK Ltd): £40.7 million

With wealth that’s 88 times greater than Bruce Craig’s, Red Bull brings unprecedented commercial muscle to the league.

? Summary Table (Ranked by Net Worth):

Rank	Club	Owner	Estimated Net Worth
4	Bath	Bruce Craig	£249 million
3	Sale Sharks	Simon Orange	£1.25 billion
2	Bristol Bears	Stephen Lansdown	£1.35 billion
1	Newcastle Falcons	Red Bull / Yoovidhya Family	£22+ billion