Blog Posted on 06/02/2023 | Author: Karen Macarthur
List of highest-paid Rugby players in the history
Handre Pollard – £1.52 million per year
Handre Pollard is a Springbok player who helped his side clinch the World Cup title. After spending a brief time with the Bulls, Pollard joined Montpellier in 2020. And this resulted in him becoming the highest-paid Rugby star in Europe.
Taking the first spot on our list, the South African star currently makes £1.52 million yearly. Besides, Pollard has represented his country in 60+ rugby games and was the Rugby betting favourite during the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
Charles Piutau – £1 million per year
Hailing from Auckland, New Zealand, Charles Piutau commenced his training with the All Blacks during the 2013 Super Rugby Season. After playing his first test against France, Charles moved to Europe to play club rugby.
Piutau soon rose to prominence as one of the fastest All-Black players. But the young lad decided to call it a day at 23. As of now, Charles is on a contract with the PRO14 team Ulster.
Eben Etzebeth – £900,000 per year
Born in Cape Town, Cape Province, South Africa, Eben Etzebeth showcased immense potential at an early age. Etzebeth’s first career boost came in 2011 when he and his UCT Ikey Tigers squad managed to clinch the Varsity Cup title.
In February 2018, Etzebeth signed a three-year contract with the Top 14 side Toulon that raked in £900,000 yearly. Currently, he is on a lucrative long-term contract with the Sharks.
Maro Itoje – £860,000 per year
Oghenemaro Miles “Maro” Itoje is another highly-paid Rugby star who plays for the English Championship club Saracens. Maro Itoje played his first match for Saracens in 2016 and has represented the English club in more than 130 matches.
Along with garnering 50 England caps, Maro Itoje has 5 English Premiership wins. Moreover, the Rugby star has experienced 3 European Champions Cup wins in his highly successful career. This makes Maro Itoje a highly-paid Rugby player who attracts some of the best odds in online betting markets.
Owen Farrell – £750,000 per year
Born on September 24, 1991, Owen Farrell plays as a fly-half for the RFU Championship team Saracens. Along with that, Farrell leads the English football team.
With 1,114 international points to his name, Farrell has established himself as one of the best top scorers in Rugby history. As a leading player and captain of the English side, it’s no wonder that Farrell rakes in a premium wage.
Steven Luatua – £745,000 per year
Born on 29 April 1991, Steven Luatua is a professional Rugby player from New Zealand. He represents the English Premiership side Bristol Bears and plays as a lock or a loose forward during the regular season. His contract with Bristol Bears brings him £745,000 per year currently.
Luatua became a part of the All-Black training squad in 2013 after his impressive performance in the 2013 Super Rugby season. In his debut match, Luatua saw his side clinch a 24-9 victory over France in the same year. However, he has only represented his side a dozen times on the field.
Dan Biggar – £640,000
Dan Biggar is an outside half for Wales and plays for the Ospreys in Rugby Union. Biggar has been a part of over 100 Ospreys matches and has represented Wales in over 90 games.
Besides, Biggar was a part of all of England’s RBS Six Nations games in 2015. Furthermore, he has the BBC Cymru Sports Personality of the Year award. As such, it’s no wonder that Dan receives a huge fee from Wales and the Ospreys every year.
Conclusion
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