The 10 highest-paid rugby players in Europe – Maro Itoje is 5th

Rugby’s biggest stars earn vast sums of money every year and we’ve rounded up the highest-paid stars in Europe for 2022.

All figures mentioned are before tax – unless specified – and do not include bonuses, extra fees and players’ various sponsorship deals which, in some cases, can instantly double their annual income.

Highest-paid rugby players in the Europe 2022

#10. Alun Wyn Jones (Ospreys) – £600,000

#9. Dan Biggar (Northampton Saints) – £600,000

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.

#8. Handre Pollard (Leicester Tigers) – £610,000

#7. Steve Luatua (Bristol Bears) – £620,000

#6.Owen Farrell (Saracens) – £750,000

Owen Farrell (c) 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

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