Pollock left money on table to stay at Saints - Hearn
Summary
Henry Pollock has signed a new contract to stay with his hometown rugby team, Northampton Saints, until 2028. He turned down offers that were worth much more money because he wanted to stay with the club.Key Facts
- Henry Pollock is a 21-year-old rugby player for Northampton Saints.
- He agreed to a new deal worth more than £400,000 a year, lasting until summer 2028.
- Pollock had offers from other clubs and countries that were much higher, even over £1 million annually.
- He chose to stay at Northampton Saints despite making less money.
- Pollock earns additional income from endorsements and work off the field, pushing his total earnings above £1 million.
- He is interested in playing rugby sevens for Great Britain at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
- English Premiership rugby has a salary cap of £6.4 million per club to keep the league competitive and sustainable.
- Pollock’s adviser, Eddie Hearn, suggests removing the salary cap to help players earn more and attract talent.
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