2021 | EVERY Six Nations Participants Highest Paid Player
Top 10s/ListsTuesday, 22 December 2020 at 15:13
Some Rugby stars earn a lot of money, that much is well known.
But which player for each Six Nations participant earns more than any other?
We thought we’d compile a list of every countries highest paid earner and there are a few surprises in the mix, as well as some eye-watering figures.
France - Virimi Vakatawa (Racing 92) - £650,000
Ireland -Johnny Sexton £536,000
Happy back at Leinster and being “looked after” in terms of money and the number of matches in which he plays by the Irish Rugby Union.null
Scotland - Stuart Hogg - £550,000
The Scotland fullback was the highest paid player at Glasgow Warriors (£350,000) but added another healthy chunk to his pay-packet by joining the Premiership side. He earns £15,000 more annually than Racing fly-half Finn Russell (£335,000).
England - Maro Itoje -£750,00 to £1 million
The Lions and Saracens lock is regarded as a poster boy of English rugby but is also a top player with his ability rewarded in his pay.
Wales - Dan Biggar – £650,000
Wales’ ‘Governor’ was a catalyst for the Ospreys, being a superb club man and racking up a points record. However, he decided to sample life “outside the goldfish bowl” of Wales with a big money offer enticing him to Northampton Saints.
Italy - Sergio Parisse £500,000
Italy’s captain has been a star for more years than most can remember and continues to be paid big money for his services at No.8 by Toulon.
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