Former England captain Lawrence Dallaglio has made headlines as his 2003 Rugby World Cup winner's medal sold for an impressive £54,000 at auction. The sale, part of a larger auction that included various memorabilia from his career, took place at Budd's in Northamptonshire.

Dallaglio, now 54 years old, put several items on the block after facing bankruptcy, which he attributed to personal circumstances, including a divorce. His collection included:

• A British and Irish Lions cap sold for £11,000
• An England cap for £8,000
• A 2003 Six Nations Championship winner's medal for £7,500

Despite the significant sales, some items did not find buyers, including medals from his four Premiership title wins with Wasps. Overall, Dallaglio's collection had an estimated value of £180,000, with the auction raising a total of £100,500.

Reflecting on his financial troubles, Dallaglio appeared on The High Performance Podcast earlier this month, revealing, "As a result of getting divorced, I was made bankrupt. I had some financial problems - I could've done things a lot better." He also shared that he sought therapy after experiencing a period of "self-pity" following his divorce and financial issues.

Dallaglio was a pivotal player in the England squad that dramatically clinched the World Cup against Australia 23 years ago, solidifying his legacy in rugby history.