Hearn demands £1m deal for Pollock, slams rugby salary cap
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- Eddie Hearn demands a £1m-a-year contract for Henry Pollock, claiming the England flanker is a red-hot superstar who drives fan engagement and embodies rugby’s untapped commercial potential
- Henry Pollock currently earns £300,000 annually from Northampton Saints and the Rugby Football Union combined, with his deal expiring next summer despite having no intention to leave the club
- Eddie Hearn criticizes PREM Rugby’s £6.4m salary cap and single marquee player exemption as structurally flawed, calling it a 'terrible idea' that limits team-building and financial growth
- Eddie Hearn plans to meet directly with PREM Rugby to advocate for systemic change, arguing that allowing multiple high-earning stars would attract wealthy owners and expand fan bases
- Eddie Hearn draws a contrast between Pollock’s current pay and that of an unknown British-title boxing contender, emphasizing the flanker’s consistent performance across 30+ games per season
Why it matters: Players like Pollock lose out on millions while clubs and leagues miss revenue opportunities because the salary cap restricts market-driven wages. If owners can’t build teams around multiple stars, investment and viewership growth remain capped — undermining long-term commercial viability.
