Rugby’s ultimate rich list revealed including just two England stars ahead of World Cup 2023
RUGBY’S top earners have been revealed, with two England stars cracking the top ten.
While it’s footballers who tend to pocket the biggest salaries in sport, rugby players aren’t short of a bob or two themselves.
From South Africa to Ireland and New Zealand to Wales, there are plenty of top egg chasers who are banking tasty fees for their services.
But who is the best paid player in world rugby?
And are the two English stars worth their high salaries?
Here, SunSport’s Anthony Chapman reveals all ahead of the Rugby World Cup…
10. JONATHAN SEXTON
Leinster and Ireland – £607,000 per season
Legendary kicker has been around the game for years.
But Sexton will call it a day once Ireland give the upcoming World Cup a good go.
His net worth is reported to be around £3.16m.
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9. STEVEN LUATUA
Bristol and New Zealand – £607,000 per season
Only had 15 caps for his country but is earning a boatload in England.
Luatua is approaching his golden years and may yet fancy one more move.
His net worth is reported to be around £3.95m.
8. MORGAN PARRA
Stade Francais and France – £607,000 per season
Retired at the end of the last campaign and will go down as one of the best ever.
He was making a tasty amount with Stade Francais this year, which sees him eligible to rank on the list.
His net worth is reported to be around £3.95m.
7. DAN BIGGAR
Toulon and Wales – £784,000 per season
Ace cashing in with French side Toulon after brilliant career.
But with his fitness levels still high, Biggar is sure to be collecting his wages for a while still.
His net worth is reported to be around £2.37m.
6. MARO ITOJE
Saracens and England – £784,000 per season
Still going strong despite being a second-row warrior.
Itoje’s brilliant record shows he’s worth his wages to both club and country.
His net worth is reported to be around £1.58m.
5. CHESLIN KOLBE
Tokyo Sungoliath and South Africa – £790,000 per season
Rightly regarded as one of the most exciting players in the modern game.
Kolbe regularly delights with his pace and could stand to earn an even bigger fortune in the future.
His net worth is reported to be around £2.37m.
4. OWEN FARRELL
Saracens and England – £830,000 per season
Over 100 caps for his country makes Farrell the top-earning Red Rose on the list.
He’s still going strong and could yet end up raking in even more abroad.
His net worth is reported to be around £1.58m.
3. CHARLES PIUTAU
Bristol and Tonga – £990,00 per season
Was formerly the biggest rugby earner when joining Bristol in 2018 aged just 23.
Once looking on course to star for New Zealand, he will now turn out for Tonga at the World Cup.
His net worth is reported to be around £1.97m.
2. FINN RUSSELL
Racing 92 and Scotland – £990,000 per season
Another top fly half, Russell is the second top earner in the sport.
He is another ace known to be able to create something out of nothing.
His net worth is reported to be around £2.37m.
1. HANDRE POLLARD
Leicester and South Africa – £1.42million per season
Springbok is the top earner in rugby after making himself a world-class fly half.
And Pollard is worth every penny after becoming a fan favourite with the Tigers.
His net worth is reported to be around £3.95m.