Joe Marler is the highest-paid prop in the Premiership, highest-paid 15 revealed
03/05/2024 16:17
Harlequins’ powerhouse prop, Joe Marler, has emerged as the top earner in his position, reportedly surpassing Ellis Genge to claim the spot in the highest-paid lineup.
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We’ve compiled a comprehensive XV comprising the Premiership’s top earners, complete with estimated annual earnings, sourced from Capology’s assessments.
In light of recent declines in average pay and the new restriction limiting clubs to just one marquee player, it’s noteworthy that 13 members of this lineup boast England international status.
However, the team’s overall value is set to decline further next season, as Courtney Lawes, Owen Farrell, and Kyle Sinckler are slated to join the ranks of the Top 14 in France.
Check out the full selection below.
Highest-paid rugby XV:
15. Freddie Steward (Leicester Tigers) – £350,000
14. Joe Cokanasiga (Bath Rugby) – £190,000
13. Henry Slade (Exeter Chiefs) – £450,000
12. Owen Farrell (Saracens) – £800,000
11. Jonny May (Gloucester) – £180,000
10. Finn Russell (Bath Rugby) – £1,000,000
9. Ben Youngs (Leicester Tigers) – £350,000
1. Joe Marler (Harlequins) – £450,000
2. Julián Montoya (Leicester Tigers) – £240,000
3. Kyle Sinckler (Bristol Bears) – £425,000
4. Maro Itoje (Saracens) – £800,000
5. Courtney Lawes (Northampton Saints) – £520,000
6. Steven Luatua (Bristol Bears) – £620,000
7. Tom Curry (Sale Sharks) – £480,000
8. Ben Earl (Saracens) – £450,000
The 20 Most Overrated Rugby Players Of All Time Have Been Named And Ranked By Fans
In the world of rugby debates, the labels 'overrated' and 'underrated' are about as loaded as they come because the conversation is instantly about more than just their ability on the pitch.
Due to the simple fact that both those tags are related to how much fans sing their praises, it's sometimes inevitable that great players are called overrated and average ones are underrated.
So, yes, we're well aware that taking a peek at the 'most overrated rugby players in history' is a little like walking into a minefield of controversy, but when has that ever stopped us?
And hey, it's the fans that we're looking to here because the voters over at thetoptens.com have been making their opinions.
Most overrated rugby players in history:
20. Owen Farrell
19. Semi Radradra
18. Bryan Habana
17. Sam Warburton
16. Billy Vunipola
15. Cheslin Kolbe
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