Scotland fly-half Finn Russell 'agrees a huge contract, by far the biggest in world rugby

In an era where the game's greenbacks are grabbing more headlines than ever before, some folks might be scratching their heads, wondering just how Bath managed to lock down Russell's spot at the summit of rugby's rich list. But hey, they've pulled it off, and now Russell is comfortably rubbing shoulders with the fat cats at the top of the sport's paycheck pyramid.

So, who else is in this exclusive club? Naturally, the details are as tightly guarded as a royal secret, but we're dishing out the reported earnings of a few of rugby's major moneymakers right here:

The England captain inked an agreement to remain with Saracens in 2020, securing his tenure until at least the 2023 World Cup. Speculation had arisen earlier this year regarding a substantial new contract that could potentially reach approximately £820,000, though these reports lacked confirmation. It had been disclosed previously that he had deferred 90% of his salary to assist the club in managing the financial challenges brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic.

The sole representative from Wales in this lineup, Biggar used to bring in a tidy sum of approximately £600,000 while playing for Northampton Saints, following his switch from the Ospreys. However, he's now taken his talents across the Channel to the French titans, Toulon, where the word on the street is that he's pocketing a hefty £800,000.

Back when Itoje's name was in the mix for a potential move to Racing 92 about two years back, club president Jacky Lorenzetti spilled the beans, revealing that the lock was gunning for a cool 1 million euros to seal the deal. Pinning down the precise digits on Itoje's current Saracens paycheck might leave you chasing shadows, but the grapevine suggests he's cashing in at roughly £800,000.

Upon his departure from Sale Sharks to Japan in 2022, the scrum-half ascended to the ranks of the highest-paid players globally, commanding an estimated salary exceeding £900,000.

The cheeky and downright talented Scottish fly-half had been raking in a cool £850,000 annually over at Racing 92. But hold onto your pints, because his new gig with the Premiership hotshots at Bath is rumored to be an absolute goldmine.

Word on the street ranges from a whopping £950,000 all the way up to a jaw-dropping £1 million for each of the three years he'll be strutting his stuff at the Rec.