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The South African
5 days ago
- Business
- The South African
Three Springboks in new list of best-paid rugby players
It's always interesting to see where rugby players might rank when it comes to earnings, particularly considering how numerous Springboks continue to ply their trade overseas, while Japan remains a particularly lucrative destination. In a comprehensive study released by , some noteworthy figures have certainly been pinpointed in a ranking of the 30 highest-paid rugby players in the world for the 2024/25 campaign. 'Their latest report is more than just a list; it's a deep dive into the evolving economics of the sport. They've uncovered the definitive earning figures, year-over-year changes, and the strategic moves that are reshaping player value and the global balance of power,' read a statement explaining the fascinating list of player incomes in rugby. At the top of the list, the highest paid rugby players in the world for 2024/25 is France-based Englishman Owen Farrell, reportedly earning a whopping £1.2m (R29m) at Racing 92. The report lists three Springboks: Cheslin Kolbe (Tokyo Sungoliath), Faf de Klerk (Canon Eagles) and Siya Kolisi (Sharks), in fourth, fifth and sixth respectively on £930k (R22.5m), £900k (R21.8m), £808k (R19.6). You can read the full breakdown here 1 Owen Farrell – £1.2m2 Richie Mo'unga – £1.04m3 Finn Russell – £1m4 Cheslin Kolbe – £930k5 Faf de Klerk – £900k6 Siya Kolisi – £808k7 Dan Biggar – £800k8 Maro Itoje – £800k9 Beauden Barrett – £780k 10 Antoine Dupont – £700k
News24
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- News24
Faffies and family time: How SA's favourite Springbok stars spent their Easter weekend
South African rugby stars spent Easter weekend with family and enjoyed a wide range of activities, from church visits to egg hunts. While Cheslin Kolbe visited South Africa, attending church with his family; Faf de Klerk enjoyed a playful Easter egg hunt. Springbok star Siya Kolisi and teammates skipped on the family activities, opting to explore Edinburgh, Scotland. The highly-anticipated Easter weekend has come and gone, much to the dismay of those who were enjoying an extended break from their day-to-day lives. For many, family fun and church commitments were the order of the day, and for our favourite rugby players, there was seemingly no exception. The Kolbes Cheslin Kolbe, who currently plays for Tokyo Sungoliath in the Japan Rugby League One and is also part of South Africa's national team, came home this weekend to spend some time with his family. Heading online, the Springbok wing (and sometimes fullback) shared that he was in South Africa for a short visit. He went to church with his wife Layla and their three children: a son and two daughters. Faf de Klerk and fam In true Faf de Klerk style, this Springbok star spent Easter as an Easter bunny, curating the cutest little Easter egg hunt while wearing one of his signature Faffies speedos. A clip of him braving the country's current cold weather to hide eggs for his little girl Remi-Ré and some of her cousins left a smile on many faces. Take a look below: The Marxs' Malcolm Marx, who currently plays for Japan's Kubota Spears as a hooker, enjoyed some time at the beach with his daughter and wife at the country's Okinawa Island. Taking it to Instagram, Marx shared a series of posts from the weekend, which he captioned, "Special time with the family in Okinawa." Kolisi and the gang Some of the Springboks' other famous faces, including captain Siya Kolisi, Bongi Mbonambi, and Ox Nche, spent their Easter weekend in Edinburgh, Scotland, where they indulged in a little bit of sightseeing and a lot of posing.
