Johnny Sexton, the former Ireland captain, retired from professional rugby following his team’s elimination from the Rugby World Cup by New Zealand in a heart-wrenching 28-24 quarter-final loss last month.
Remarkably, despite announcing his retirement from the sport in October, the 38-year-old has already secured employment beyond the world of rugby.
In fact, he has been holding a position at the same company for the past two years. Since April 2021, Sexton has been serving as a commercial manager for Ardagh Group, a supplier of glass and metal packaging based in Luxembourg.
Although there have been rumours of him potentially returning to the Irish rugby scene as a coach, Sexton is fully committed to his new role.
Before the World Cup, Sexton had dedicated one day a week to the group, but it is now anticipated that he will assume a more significant role.
In addition to his corporate career, he is also the proprietor of his own management company, JAS Management and Promotions Ltd, which posted profits of £2.431 million in 2022—an increase of nearly £305,000 compared to the previous year’s earnings.
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Richest Rugby Players:
6. Owen Farrell (England) – £2.6m
The Farrell family currently resides in Hertfordshire, England, where they lead a private and family-oriented life, away from the glare of the public eye. While Georgie may choose to stay out of the limelight, her presence and support have undoubtedly played a significant role in Owen’s success, both on and off the rugby field.
Their net worth is reported to be around £2.58m.
5. Sonny Bill Williams (New Zealand) – £11.6m
Despite his early exit from Toronto, the two-time Rugby World Cup winner still finds himself on the list. Starring in multiple sports; rugby league, rugby union and boxing, Williams has been in demand and has made good money down the years from numerous huge contracts.
Sonny Bill Facts:
- His actual full name is Sonny William Williams
- Williams’s younger sister, Niall, is a New Zealand former international touch football captain and current New Zealand rugby sevens player
- He was only the second person to represent New Zealand in rugby union after first playing for the country in rugby league
- Williams is one of only 21 players to have won the Rugby World Cup twice
- He onverted to Islam in 2009, while in France playing for Toulon