Rugby players usually don't make as much money as other top sports. However, rugby is experiencing strong growth, especially in Europe, and the fortunes of rugby stars have also increased sharply.

The following are the Top 10 richest rugby players worldwide, updated by KnowInsiders.com in 2023:

1.Simon McDowell – $54 Million Net Worth

Who Are Richest Rugby Players In The World Today (Top 10)
Simon McDowell

Irish rugby player Simon McDowell, who has a net worth of $54 million, is the wealthiest player in rugby. Up until 1990, when he was forced to retire due to a terrible injury, McDowell was a brilliant rugby player.

Before switching to officiating in 2002, McDowell started his career playing with the North Ireland Football Club from 1987 to 1990. He presided over the first Rugby World Cup in 2007 and the second in 2011.

The Co. Antrim business owned by the McDowell family has been making money, with sales of $18.1 million and a profit of £4.1 million. Among the richest rugby players, Simon takes the top spot.

Simon McDowell has a net worth of $54 million as of 2023.

2. Sir Bill Gammell – $50 Million Net Worth

The US President and the British Prime Minister are friends with the Scottish businessman and former rugby player Sir Bill Gammell. He is also a philanthropist and a knight of the realm.

Gammell, who found it rich in locations where the world's major energy corporations have identified dry rock, may soon rank among the UK's most successful oil prospectors.

Jimmy featured in two matches in 1977, one against Japan in Tokyo and one against Ireland at Murrayfield, where he scored two tries each time. The Scots won both matches, 74-9.

With a net worth of more than $50 million, he is the second-richest rugby player in the world.

3. Sonny Williams – $30 Million Net Worth

One of the richest rugby players in the world is Sonny Williams, a former professional footballer in both rugby union and rugby league who is of Samoan descent. He last participated in rugby league as a second-row forward and lock for the Sydney Roosters.

Only 21 players have won multiple Rugby World Cups, and Sonny Williams, who previously represented New Zealand in rugby league, is the only one to do so in rugby union.

He is the third-richest rugby player as of 2023 with a net worth of more than $30 million.

4. Jonathan Wilkinson – $29 Million Net Worth

Jonathan Wilkinson is a name that is synonymous with the sport of rugby union in England. He played fly-half for the Newcastle Falcons, Toulon, England, the British and Irish Lions, and Toulon. He also represented England.

His induction into the Rugby Hall of Fame took place in the year 2014. His reputation rests on the fact that he maintains a virtuous way of life. It is estimated that he has a net worth of close to $29 million as of the year 2023, which places him as the fourth-richest rugby player in the world.

5. Mike Tindal – $13 Million Net Worth

Mike Tindall, a former player for England in rugby union, is now one of the wealthiest rugby players in the world. Tindall earned 75 caps for England between the years 2000 and 2011, during which time he played outside the center for both Bath and Gloucester.

He was a member of the England squad that triumphed at the World Cup in 2003 and took home the trophy. Because of his estimated net worth of approximately 13 million dollars as of the year 2023, he is currently ranked as the sixth wealthiest rugby player in the world.

6. Beau Ryan – $10 Million Net Worth

Beau Ryan is a well-known figure in Australian television and a former professional rugby league footballer. During his career, he competed in the National Rugby League for both the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks and the Wests Tigers.

Ryan is well known for his comedic work on The Footy Show, and his current net worth, which is estimated to be $10 million as of the year 2023, places him as the sixth-richest rugby player in the world.

7. Handré Pollard – $2.7 Million Net Worth

Handre Pollard, a young player, has recently made it onto the list of the wealthiest rugby players. South African born Handré Pollard is a professional rugby union player who currently competes for South Africa's national team as well as Montpellier in the Top 14 of the French rugby competition. The fly-half and the inside center positions are his primary responsibilities on the field.

As of the year 2023, his net worth is estimated to be greater than $2.7 million, placing him as the seventh wealthiest rugby player in the world.

8. Charles Piutau – $2.5 Million Net Worth

One of the professions that brings in the most money all over the world. Charles Piutau is a player for the New Zealand national rugby union team. He is currently playing fullback for the English Premiership side Bristol Bears, and in the past he was a member of the All Blacks, which is New Zealand's national rugby union team.

As of the year 2023, he has a net worth that is close to $2.5 million, which places him in eighth place on the list of the wealthiest rugby players in the world.

9. Maro Itoje – $2 Million Net Worth

Maro is a professional rugby union player from the United Kingdom. He is currently a member of the England National Team as well as the Saracens English Championship Club. Maro plays the lock position. It was with Saracens that he entered into his first contract at the professional level in 2012, and the following year, he made his debut.

As of the year 2023, Itoje's wealth is estimated to be greater than $2 million, which places him ninth on the list of the wealthiest rugby players in the world.

10. Owen Farrell – $2 Million Net Worth

Owen Farrell currently holds the tenth spot on the list of the top 10 wealthiest rugby players in the world. Owen Andrew Farrell is a professional rugby union player from the United Kingdom. He currently serves as the captain of the England National Team in addition to his role as captain of the Saracens team in the Championship. Farrell has been a member of the England national rugby team since the year 2012.

It is estimated that Farrell will have a net worth of more than $2 million by the year 2023, which will place him in a tie for 10th place on the list of the world's richest rugby players.

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