#2=. Finn Russell (Racing 92) – £850k
The talented fly-half signed a new three-year deal with Racing 92 last year. The Rugby Paper report he is earning as much as £850,000 with the Paris-based club.
#1=. Charles Piutau (Bristol Bears) – £1m
For some time, the speedstee has been reported to be earning £1m at Bristol Bears and he became the first player in British rugby to do so when he joined the club from Ulster.