Boosted by the weak exchange rate, the best paid South African rugby player earns more than R10 million per year, according to a new report. The average NRL player salary will more than double over the next five years as part of the biggest pay rise in the 109-year history of the game. Most of England’s rugby players struggle with the same problem – it is only sevens players who have the funding to go full-time, … Earlier this week, Midi Olympique published a list of rugby's top earners. Press J to jump to the feed. r/rugbyunion: Rugby Union news, analysis and opinions. This Sunday, for the first time, female rugby league players will be paid to represent NSW, enabling them to take leave from … Australia’s female rugby sevens team are the reigning Olympics champions.Until now, they weren’t paid the same as their male counterparts.

The Rugby Football Union is giving full-time contracts to 20 players. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts Log in sign up User account menu 10 How much do rugby players get paid? Ireland's top rugby players are earning a decent wedge but it won't be enough to see them put the feet up after they retire. England's top female rugby players will be paid for the first time as the Women's Sevens squad goes professional.