Exclusive: Rugby League monitoring Henry Pollock amid £1m Hearn wage demands
Henry Pollock could find himself at the centre of a rugby bidding war with top flight league clubs monitoring the union star amid uncertainty over his future, City AM can reveal. The 21-year-old flanker has emerged as one of England rugby’s most popular players, earning a reported £150,000 per year at Prem Rugby champions Northampton [...]
Rugby league clubs are closely monitoring the future of English rugby union star Henry Pollock, amid a reported £1 million wage demand from his agent Eddie Hearn. The 21-year-old flanker is one of England's most popular players, currently earning £150,000 per year at Northampton Saints. Hearn has suggested Pollock should command a £1 million annual salary, making him one of the world's best-paid players in his position.
This significant wage increase could lead to a potential bidding war between top-flight rugby league clubs, providing a fresh opportunity for the sport in England. Super League clubs have the advantage of signing union players with no prior professional experience, allowing them to circumvent the salary cap. Clubs like Wigan Warriors and Warrington Wolves have previously signed former rugby union players, with the latter having fielded Luther Burrell between 2019 and 2020.
Rugby league clubs are set to hold a regular-season game in Dublin next year, marking another milestone for the sport. Despite rugby league's financial shortfall compared to its cross-code rival, Hearn has expressed that Pollock remains committed to Northampton Saints.
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