REVEALED: The best and worst paid rugby players and positions in the Premiership

Wednesday, 18 May 2022 at 21:29

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byRugby Rucker

According to reports, the best and worst paid positions in Premiership rugby have been revealed.

Fresh data as released by Esportif Insights via Wales Online has identified a shift in where top clubs are spending their money.

Some will be surprised to see hookers and opensides feature so low on the lists across the three leagues, but that is likely to do with the abundance of quality in those positions.

SALARiES OF POSITIONS:

#13. Openside-flanker

#12. Hooker

NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - MAY 23: Dylan Hartley, (L) the Northampton Saints captain tustles with Jamie George (R) and Jacques Burger, during the Aviva Premiership play off semi final match between Northampton Saints and Saracens at Franklin's Gardens on May 23, 2015 in Northampton, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

#11. Inside-centre

#10 Scrum-half

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#9. Loosehead-prop

Mako Vunipola of Saracens rubs his eyes during the Greene King IPA Championship rugby match between Saracens and Ealing Trailfinders at The StoneX Stadium, Hendon, London on April 25 2021. - PHOTO: Micah Crook/PPAUK

#8. Wingers

#7. Blindside-flanker

#6. Number 8

#5. Fullback

#4. Tighthead-prop

#3. Outside-centre

#2. Locks

Maro Itoje of the Saracens during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Match between Bath Rugby and Saracens at the Recreation Ground on 17 Oct. Photo: Steve Haag/PPAUK

#1. Fly-halves

Dan Biggar of Northampton Saints kicks the penalty to take the lead during the European Champions Cup, Quarter-final match between Exeter Chiefs and Northampton Saints at Sandy Park on 20 Sept 2020. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK.