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2022 | The highest-paid player at every Gallagher Premiership club
Here is the current list of highest earners at every Gallagher Premiership club...
Bath Rugby: Taulupe Faletau – £475,000
Taulupe Faletau during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Match between Bath Rugby and Saracens at the Recreation Ground on 17 Oct. Photo: Steve Haag/PPAUK
Bristol Bears: Charles Piutau - £1m
The former All Black full-back or wing, who surprised many by leaving New Zealand before reaching the peak of his powers, has allegedly become British rugby’s first million pound man.
Exeter Chiefs: Stuart Hogg - £500,000
The fullback signed a new deal recently, accepting a slight pay-cut.
Gloucester Rugby: Jonny May - £320,000
Became the best paid player at Kingsholm following Danny Cipriani's sudden departure in December.
Harlequins: Marcus Smith (£450,000)
Henry Slade (Exeter Chiefs, 40 caps), Marcus Smith (Harlequins, 2 caps) and Eddie Jones, Head Coach of England Rugby during England Rugby training session at The Lensbury Hotel, Teddington, London on 28 Sept 2021. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK
Leicester Tigers: George Ford - £650,000
Leicester Tigers player George Ford (c) during the Gallagher Premiership rugby game between Leicester Tigers and Bath Rugby at Mattioli Woods Welford Road on Nov 5th - PHOTO: Steve Bond/PPAUK
London Irish: Paddy Jackson - £500,000
The number 10 will reportedly earn more than his ex-international teammate, who'll also pocket a hefty £350,000 wage packet.
Newcastle Falcons: Mike Brown - £250,000
Mike Brown of Harlequins celebrates with the trophy on his final day as a Harlequin during the Gallagher Premiership Cup Final between Exeter Chiefs and Harlequins at Twickenham Stadium June 26, 2021 in London, England (Photo by Tom Sandberg/PPAUK
Northampton Saints: Dan Biggar - £500,000
Wales’ ‘Governor’ was a catalyst for the Ospreys, being a superb club man and racking up a points record. But he decided to sample life “outside the goldfish bowl” of Wales with a big money offer enticing him to Northampton Saints.
Sale Sharks: Faf de Klerk - £500,000
Saracens: Owen Farrell - £750,000
Farrell will remain at the club that he has called ‘home’ since the age of 14 until at least 2022, earning himself a hefty pay-rise in the process. His new deal means he will now earn in excess of £750,000 a season, bringing him in line with some of the highest paid players in the world.
Wasps: Joe Launchbury - £420,000
The England second-row became the clubs highest paid player after extending his contract earlier this season.
Worcester Warriors: Matt Kvesic
The local boy has returned to Sixways following successful stints with Gloucester and Exeter Chiefs.
