Red Roses stars in line for £100k to retain World Cup
Summary
England's women's rugby team, the Red Roses, have agreed to a new four-year pay deal with the Rugby Football Union that could see their top players earn up to £100,000 by 2029 if they defend their World Cup title. The deal includes a 25% pay increase, contract bands based on experience, and plans for future reviews to boost pay if the sport grows commercially.Key Facts
- The Red Roses could earn up to £100,000 annually by 2029 with the new deal.
- The contract covers four years and follows a 25% salary increase from previous terms ending in June 2024.
- England won the Women's Rugby World Cup in 2022 and have an ongoing 38-Test match winning streak.
- Players currently earn less than England’s women footballers and cricketers.
- The Rugby Football Union invested £24 million into women’s Premiership rugby in the past decade.
- Contracts vary in length from one to three years and are divided into three pay bands based on player status.
- A minimum of 32 players will have contracts, with more announced soon.
- The deal was negotiated by Team England Rugby, the international players’ group, replacing the broader Rugby Players Association.
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