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02 May 2016
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Top 10 Highest Paid NRL Players In 2016
Rugby is a beautiful game watched and enjoyed by many all over the world. The game is most popular in Australia and New Zealand. A full playing season runs from March to October in a year. Rugby has given birth to some amazing and outstanding talents. Over the years, the game has grown big. These Great players deserve some good pay for the enormous work they do and the skills they display in the field. The game has a big following with the top players having a lot of fans who celebrate them. Here is a list of the top 10 highest paid players in the National Rugby League:
10. Will Hopoate – 800,000 $
The top number 10 best payed player is Will Hopoate. He is generally humble and versatile. This has kept him alive in the profession. His ability to take up different position in the field is out of this world. His fellow teammates and fans refer to him as Hoppa. He plays in center position, fullback and wing. Currently, he is playing for Paramatta Eels as a fullback. Hoppa, has as well won different titles in his career. One amazing thing about him is that he comes from a family that is talented when it comes to playing rugby. At the end of a season, he takes home $ 800,000. 9. Ben Barba – 800,000 $ He is only 26 years of age and was born in Darwin, North Territory, Australia. His nickname is X-factor I believe this is due to his tender age. He has been integral in the rugby league and has made great contributions to his team. He plays for Cronulla Sharks. Ben is known to be great in his skills and occasionally plays as a fullback. He takes home $ 800k a season. This sum of money puts him as the 9th best paid player in the league.
8. Roger Tuivasa-sheck – 850,000 $
Roger the dodge earns $ 850,000 a season. The 22 year old was born in Apia, Samoa. He has been in the NewZealand National team and currently plays for NZ Warriors club. The fullback who also plays as a winger has had a successful career despite his tender age. To be in the top 8 list of the best paid players is not as easy as it sound. Many great players take time to get there. 7. Greg Inglis – 850,000 $ Greg is a professional rugby player who captains the South Sydney Rabbitohs. The 6.5ft tall plays as a fullback, center, fiveeight and wing. G. I was born in Kempsey, New South Wales, Australia. His talent has seen him win the golden boot award among other major trophies. At the end of every season, he is paid $ 850,000.
6. Anthony Milford – 900,000 $
The Brisbane Broncos five-eighth and full back comes in at number 6 in the top paid rugby stars. He used to play for Canberra raiders until last year. At only 21 years of age, the youngster takes home $ 900,000 a season. He also happens to be a cousin to his fellow team mate Francis Molo. Seems the game runs through the blood. This young man is definitely going somewhere. 5. Robbie Farah – 900,000 $ Farah plays in the position of a hooker, halfback. The Wests Tigers player has played a record 232 games in his competitive playing career. He has won championship title with the tigers. His record is one to be envied. It speaks for itself because he has achieved so much in his entire career. In 2014, Farah played a key role in New South Wales victory. He is said to pocket a sum of $ 900,000 a season. That is good pay for a good player. 4. Jonathan Thurston – 1,000,000 $ He began playing rugby at a tender age for Souths Sunnyback RLFC. Today, he is one of the most celebrated rugby Player today. Many teams turned him away because of his size. This seemed to stand between him and his career but he pressed on. He did not give up. His first signing was without a pay. As everyone turned their back on him St George Illawarra gave him a chance. His inclusion in the U-19 Queensland side opened ways for him to be a star. Jonathan takes home a sum of $ 1,000,000. It is amazing to see how good things turned out for him. He is a true star and the 4th best paid player in the rugby league. 3. Cameron Smith – 1,000,000 $ The 32 year old was born in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Since 2002 he has been an active player in the Melbourne storm team. His prowess as a goal kicking hooker has won him titles with the team. Cameron is the current captain of his club and the Australian national team. He is also captain to the National rugby league club and Queensland State of origin team. He has won many titles in his career and the biggest of all was the 2013 world cup trophy which he won with the National team. Cameron is said to take home a sum of 1,000,000 dollars a season. 2. Kieran Foran – 1,200,000 $ The 2nd top best paid player in the world of rugby is Kieran Foran. His place of birth is Auckland, NewZealand. He is only 25 years of age and plays for Parramata Eels where he is the captain of the team. His Most preferred playing position is the five-eighth and fullback. He previously played for manly- Warringah. Kieran has been called for the NRL All-Stars in the previous years and the National Team too. He has captained the Kiwis and he is the Vice captain at the moment. His salary stands at $ 1,200,000 a season. 1. Daly Cherry-Evans – 1,670,000 $ The 6ft tall manly sea eagles halfback may not be as tall as his salary. He has been prolific in his playing and anyone going against his team knows he is facing the best. A salary of $ 1,670,000 he receives in a season is a true replication of the star he is. Daly graces the list as the top best paid player at number one.
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