Phil Vickery, the former England rugby captain, has declared bankruptcy, revealing debts amounting to £100,000 to a company now in liquidation.
The former tighthead-prop is a former professional rugby player who made a significant impact on the sport during his illustrious career.
Renowned for his formidable presence on the field and exceptional skills as a prop, Vickery achieved numerous accolades, including winning the 2003 Rugby World Cup with the England national team.
The 48-year-old, residing in Bath, applied for bankruptcy via debtor’s petition last month.
His management consultancy firm, Vix Limited, is undergoing liquidation, with Vickery owing the company £97,806. Additionally, Vix Limited has outstanding debts of £71,000 to HMRC for VAT, PAYE, and National Insurance payments.
The Office of the Adjudicator approved Vickery’s bankruptcy request on February 21, coinciding with his resignation from at least four businesses.
According to sources from the Mail Online, Vickery has accrued debts totalling ‘hundreds of thousands of pounds’ to various contacts and HMRC.
He will now have to remain bankrupt for the next 12 months.
Read their full article on the unfortunate situation here.
Dallaglio avoids bankruptcy, cops driving ban
In the legal spotlight earlier this year was former England rugby star Lawrence Dallaglio, who faced magistrates at Bodmin Law Courts back in February.
The charge? One count of neglecting to provide information concerning the identification of a vehicle’s driver or rider when required.
The incident in question unfolded on March 21, 2023, in Plymouth. Dallaglio, after being instructed by the Chief Officer of Police for Devon and Cornwall, failed to furnish information related to the identification of the driver of a Land Rover accused of committing an offense.
The esteemed number 8 admitted guilt during the proceedings. As the sentence was handed down, Dallaglio found himself with a £660 fine, a six-month disqualification from holding or obtaining a driving license, and six penalty points added to his driving record.
Additionally, he was ordered to pay £90 in costs and a £264 surcharge to contribute to victim services. The court took note of Dallaglio’s admissions of guilt, factoring them into the sentencing decision.
Avoided bankruptcy:
Back in September, a judge dismissed a personal bankruptcy petition lodged by tax officials against former England rugby union star Lawrence Dallaglio, who was told he owed £700,000 in unpaid tax.
An HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) official told the judge that a ‘voluntary agreement’ had been reached, which means Dallaglio agreed to pay the tax he owed.
Judge Sebastian Prentis said at yesterday’s hearing at the Insolvency and Companies Court that the petition was dismissed and told the hearing: ‘I am pleased that that ends this saga.’
What England’s 2003 Rugby World Cup Heroes Look Like Today – Some Have Undergone Major Transformations
Sir Clive Woodward’s England lifted the William Webb Ellis trophy for the first – and so far only – time in 2003, after a Jonny Wilkinson drop goal in extra time.
Woodward’s side are still the only northern hemisphere side to win the World Cup, with the other nine tournaments won by South Africa (four), New Zealand (three) and Australia (two).
In a video posted by England Rugby’s Instagram account, Wilkinson – who scored the all important drop goal 28 seconds from time – said: ‘It’s great being back with all the guys from the squad 20 years on.
‘It’s great to be able to see everyone, and to get a feel of what everyone’s been up to, but also to I guess get a feel for why we were able to do what we did 20 years ago, because it still lives on in everyone.’
Take a look at how some of the key players look now:
Phil Vickery
A former Gloucester and London Wasps prop, Phil Vickery called time on his career at the end of the 2010 Premiership season. The two-time British & Irish Lion was a revered opponent across the world, and has since started a successful clothing brand ‘Raging Bull’, with his on-field nickname. Vickery was forced into retirement due to a series of neck injuries, and in 2012 he joined Worcester Warriors as their Scrum Coach.
Vickery has also tried his hand at sports broadcasting, as he was apart of the commentary team for the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand. His on-screen appearances have also been witnessed across a variety of TV shows, including ‘Celebrity MasterChef’, which he won in 2011. An eternal fan favourite at Kingsholm Stadium, Vickery was appointed the title of Deputy Lieutenant of Gloucestershire in 2015.
Jonny Wilkinson
Renowned for his iconic drop-goal that secured victory against Australia in the 2003 final, Wilkinson transitioned into a coaching role with Toulon, focusing on kicking and skills development following his retirement. He also now works as a pundit for ITV Sport during Rugby World Cup’s and the Six Nations.
Will Greenwood
Greenwood continued to shine on the international stage following the 2003 glory, and went on to represent the British & Irish Lions for their 2005 tour to New Zealand. He ended his career at Harlequins in 2006, and soon gave his experienced views through analysis and punditry. Greenwood co-hosted the ‘School of Hard Knocks’ TV series with former Wales international Scott Quinnell, and was an on-screen analyst for ITV as England reached the final of the 2007 Rugby World Cup.
Will has also explored opportunities away from rugby, and is the current Chief Customer Officer for data and software company Afiniti’s London office. Greenwood’s family was struck with tragedy, after his son Freddie died just 45 minutes after being born. The former England centre underwent an inspirational walk to the North Pole in memory of his son, and helped to raise over £750,000 for Borne’s research. Greenwood is a patron of Borne, who are a medical research charity that work with cases of premature birth. He is also a patron of Child Bereavement UK, which is a charity that support parents who have lost a child.