We took a look at the highest-paid rugby players at each position, based on average average annual salary, with the help of Spotrac.
Highest earning rugby players:
Back-three:
- Charles Piutau (Bristol Bears) – £1m
- Beauden Barrett (Suntory Sungoliath) – £750k
- Stuart Hogg £550k (Exeter Chiefs)
Centre:
- Virimi Vakatawa (Racing 92) – £780k
- Semi Radradra (Bristol Bears) – £500k
- Henry Slade (Exeter Chiefs) – £450k
