In the high-stakes world of international coaching, the pressure can be immense and the rewards seem to be few and far between.
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Unless a coach voluntarily resigns or retires, poor results immediately open the door for the coach.
But athletes who are skilled enough to coach at the pinnacle of their sport are rewarded handsomely for their efforts.
So who earns the most among rugby’s coaching elite? A recent report sheds light on the world’s highest paid coaches.
Let’s take a look at six numbers that stand out in terms of earning power.
Highest paid coaches:
#5. Warren Gatland (Wales) – £580,000 per year
According to Wales Online, his contract is worth £580,000 a year. Including the option to represent Wales until the end of the 2027 World Cup in Australia, the price would be a whopping £2.32 million.
#4. Eddie Jones (Japan) – £600,000 per year
#3. Scott Robertson (New Zealand) – £600,000 per year
#2. Andy Farrell (Ireland) – £600,000 a year
#2. Rassie Erasmus (South Africa) – £650,000 per year
#1. Steve Borthwick (England) – £700,000 a year
Mike Tindall is one of rugby’s richest men with a huge fortune.
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10. Owen Farrell – £1.46 million ($2 million)
Saracens are making waves in the Premiership and captain Owen Farrell is benefiting from that. The bulk of his net worth, £1.46m, comes directly from his commitment to Saracens.
9. Maro Itoje – £1.46 million ($2 million)
Maro Itoje, Farrell’s teammate at both England and Saracens, is on track to become one of rugby’s highest earners. His salary is comparable to that of his national team captain and shows his potential.
8th Charles Piuteau – £1.85 million ($2.5 million)
Former All Black player Charles Piuteau’s move to Bristol Bears came with an eye-watering salary package. The club’s investment in him over five seasons speaks volumes about his influence.