RFU chief Francis Baron is pleased with the figures announced
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The Rugby Football Union has announced a profit of £13.5m for the year ending 30 June.
Last year's Rugby World Cup meant the RFU missed out on an estimated £5.6m from the traditional autumn Tests.
And England played only two home matches in the Six Nations, meaning the RFU also lost out on £2.7m.
But an increase in demand in both the commercial and hospitality sectors after the World Cup final helped the RFU claw back most of the shortfall.
The 2003/ 2004 turnover of £71.3m broadly matched the previous year's record turnover of £72.4m.
The RFU also received over £600,000 for hosting concerts by the Rolling Stones in August and September last year, and a similar amount from the England Rugby Supporters Club.
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