Here are 20 of rugby’s reported highest earners heading into World Cup year.
20. Owen Farrell £450,000
Owen Farrell, Co Captain of England kicks the penalty during the Quilter International Match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium, Richmond, London on November 3. – PHOTO: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK
19. Ross Moriarty £450,000
18. Manu Tuilagi £460,000
Manu Tuilagi of England surges forward amid the presence of Tommaso Allan of Italy during the Guinness Six Nations Round Four match between England and Italy at Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London on the 9th March 2019. Photo: James Fearn/PPAUK.