According to new research conducted by Liverugbytickets.co.uk, top global rugby players can demand four figures for an Instagram shoutout with Dan Carter earning, on average, an eye-watering $4969.25 per post.
Further, the study revealed some of rugby's other big earners with Sonny Bill Williams closely following Carter - roughly $4080 a post - while Aussie playmaker Quade Cooper rounded out the top three with a cool $2270 per piece of content.
Meanwhile, former Aussie flyer Nick Cummins can demand $1923 however his following comes from a stint in reality tv.
Leaguies also fared well. South Sydney Rabbitohs second rower Sam Burgess, who boasts a following of 346k, can get paid up to $1380 while former Sharks and West Tigers winger turned media personality Beau Ryan could earn in excess of $1500.
Check out how other union stars across the globe track below.
*Figures are based on the 12 previous posts. The data was extracted on 8/05/2019 and is subject to change.
