2 Sir James Dyson
Nationality: British
Net worth: £9.7 billion
Rugby CV: Owner, Bath Rugby
Dyson is an English inventor, industrial designer, farmer, and businessman who founded Dyson.
He is best known for inventing the bagless vacuum cleaner, which uses cyclonic separation technology.
In the 2023 edition of The Sunday Times Rich List, Dyson ranked as the fifth richest person in the UK, with an estimated family fortune of £23 billion. As of March 2025, Forbes estimated his personal net worth at $13.3 billion.
Earlier this year, Dyson acquired a 50% stake in Bath Rugby, committing substantial new investment to the English champions.
The 78 year old, a long time supporter and regular visitor to The Rec, now shares ownership with Bruce Craig, who bought the club 17 years ago.
1 Chalerm Yoovidhya
Nationality: Thai
Net worth: £26.5 billion (company valuation)
Rugby CV: Owners, Newcastle Red Bulls, formerly Newcastle Falcons
Towering above the rest financially is Red Bull, whose empire spans energy drinks, Formula 1, and now rugby.
The Austrian company, jointly owned by the Yoovidhya family and Mark Mateschitz, made headlines this year after acquiring Prem club Newcastle Falcons and rebranding them as Newcastle Red Bulls.
Red Bull’s arrival at Kingston Park has brought renewed optimism among supporters hoping for a revival of the club’s former success, with the new owners already making ambitious moves in the transfer market.
Known for its aggressive sports marketing and high performance culture, Red Bull’s move into rugby could significantly influence how professional clubs operate by combining global commercial reach with local identity.
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