Rugby is a game where power, precision, and physical presence are essential. Over the years, certain players have truly redefined what it means to be a giant on the field.
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From powerhouse props to towering locks, the heaviest rugby players in the world dominate scrums, lineouts, and collisions.
Here’s a countdown of the top 8 heaviest rugby players currently playing professionally.
8. Will Stuart (England) – 135 kg (21 st 4 lb), 6 ft 2 in
England’s tighthead prop, Will Stuart, is one of the biggest rugby players in the Six Nations. At 135 kg, he brings immense power to the scrum and combines it with solid technique and mobility around the field.
7. Romain Taofifénua (France) – 135 kg (21 st 3 lb), 6 ft 8 in
France’s second-row lock, Romain Taofifénua, is renowned for his physicality. His 135 kg frame and 6 ft 8 in height make him one of the heaviest rugby players in the world, while his athleticism allows him to dominate open play as well.
6. Emmanuel Meafou (France / Toulouse) – 145 kg (23 st), 6 ft 8 in
Meafou is a towering lock for Toulouse and France. Standing 6 ft 8 in tall and weighing 145 kg, he is one of the biggest rugby players currently active, making him almost impossible to move in contact.
5. Posolo Tuilagi (France) – 145 kg (23 st), 6 ft 4 in
The youngest of the legendary Tuilagi family, Posolo is already one of the heaviest rugby players in the world at just 19 years old. His size, power, and rugby lineage make him a rising superstar in French rugby.
4. Will Skelton (Australia) – 145–150 kg (≈23 st), 6 ft 8 in
Skelton, one of the tallest locks in professional rugby, weighs up to 150 kg. Known for his strength in scrums and lineouts, he combines size with surprising agility, earning a spot among the top heavy rugby players today.
3. Uini Atonio (France) – 146–147 kg (23 st), 6 ft 5 in
French prop Uini Atonio has anchored the French scrum for years. At nearly 147 kg, he is a true heaviest rugby player, delivering immense force in set-pieces while maintaining mobility across the field. Recently had to retire after a serious heart attack.
2. Ben Tameifuna (Tonga) – 151 kg (23 st 11 lb), 6 ft
Tameifuna is the heaviest player in the 2023 Rugby World Cup. At 151 kg, he’s a formidable presence in the scrum and surprisingly mobile in open play, making him one of the biggest rugby players in the world today.
1. Malik Hamadache (France) – 156 kg (24 st 6 lb), 6 ft 4 in
Currently listed as the heaviest professional rugby player, Hamadache tips the scales at 156 kg. His combination of size, experience, and power makes him the ultimate example of a super-heavyweight rugby player in modern professional rugby.
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- Jordie Barrett over Damian de Allende is far from being correct. The hype around Dupont is also overreaching, he's probably 4th in the world and has been since the 2023 WC. He also avoids certain matchups which is strange. The rest of the list is pretty good apart from minor subjective biases.JasonMarlow16-09-2026
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