Rugby League players in Australia get paid very low. Their average yearly income is about 200 thousand. If you compare Rugby League to other sports such as, AFL, NFL, major league and NBA, Rugby League is like a welfare payment. Rugby League is the toughest sport. It's fast and rought. Countries that are developing Rugby League such as Amercia and Lebanon, their players don't get paid at all. NRL (National Rugby League) which is running in Australia, has a salary cap. That's the reason why, Rugby League players are so under-paid. The highest paid rugby league player in Australia is about 500k for 3 years. Super League in England is better than NRL, at least their payment are double then the ones in NRL.
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Well, Jared Hayne is the most paid player in the NRL, why?
- Most popular rugby league player
- Stunning player on the field
- Being a player what represents Australia and NSW.
- Being on Ads and commericals.
- Outstand trys and 70m try in 2010 vs the penrith
Play for a professional team. Play well. Get yourself noticed. Then you may be offered sponsorship deals and get paid for interviews etc.