Owen Farrell becomes highest-paid England player of all-time as full list emerges

Friday, 28 July 2023 at 10:14

byRugby Rucker

Owen Farrell has reportedly become England’s highest paid player ever after agreeing on a new contract with Saracens.

The fly-half has been one of the best players in the world for the last decade. An instrumental player for both club and country, Farrell has continually impressed the rugby world with his goal-kicking and game management.

Owen continues to lead from the front, with over 100 caps for his country and 200 for Saracens, having made his breakthrough in the 2010/11 season, where he helped spearhead Saracens to their first Premiership title, with victory over Leicester Tigers at Twickenham.

The England captain is entering the final year of his current deal with the reigning Premiership champions and has given assurances that he will extend his stay with the north London club.

Farrell, who last sign

Here is the full list below.

#5. Sam Burgess (Bath Rugby) - £640,000 per season

England, who fast-tracked Burgess into their World Cup squad in defiance of logic, Bath and the player himself each shoulder varying degrees of blame for arguably the greatest cross-code flop in history.

We’re not saying he was an awful player, but the whole thing was a complete disaster. At least he was highly-paid for the wholly embarrassing situation.

Sam Burgess of England tackled by Taulupe Faletau of Wales - Photo mandatory by-line: Dean Lancaster/Pinnacle - Tel: +44(0)1363 881025 - Mobile:0797 1270 681 - VAT Reg No: 183700120 - 26/09/2015 - SPORT - RUGBY UNION - RUGBY WORLD CUP 2015 - POOL A Match 16 - England v Wales- Twickenham Stadium, London, England.

#4. George Ford (Leicester Tigers) - £650,000

Leicester Tigers player George Ford (c) during the Gallagher Premiership rugby game between Leicester Tigers and Bath Rugby at Mattioli Woods Welford Road on Nov 5th - PHOTO: Steve Bond/PPAUK

#3. Maro Itoje (Saracens) - £800,000

A frustrated Maro Itoje of England during the Guinness Six Nations match between England and France at Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London on Saturday 11th March 2023 | Photo: James Fearn/PPAUK.

#2. Jonny Wilkinson (Toulon) - £950,000

A rugby icon and England's legendary fly-half, Jonny Wilkinson's name is synonymous with the sport's golden era. His remarkable drop goal to clinch the 2003 Rugby World Cup remains etched in history.

Renowned for his dedication to perfecting his craft, Wilkinson's precision in kicking and tactical astuteness set new standards for fly-halves. Despite his stellar career, he remains a humble and grounded individual.

Post-retirement, he continues to contribute to rugby's growth as a coach and mentor. Wilkinson's legacy endures, inspiring generations of players worldwide.

#1. Owen Farrell (Saracens) - £1m

Owen Farrell of Saracens during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Saracens and London Irish at the StoneX Stadium, Hendon, London on Sunday 23rd April 2023 | Photo: James Fearn/PPAUK.

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