England's Red Roses stars could each earn up to £100,000 in bonuses if they successfully defend their Women's Rugby World Cup title in Australia in 2029 under a new four-year pay agreement with the Rugby Football Union (RFU).
The deal reportedly represents a 25% increase on the players' previous contracts, which expire at the end of June, reflecting the team's sustained success on the international stage.
The Red Roses have enjoyed a dominant spell, winning eight consecutive Six Nations titles and recording 38 straight Test victories, culminating in their World Cup triumph in front of a sell-out crowd of 81,885 last September.
Despite the significant pay rise, England's women's rugby players still earn less than their counterparts in football and cricket. The new agreement includes a commitment from the RFU to review the contracts after two years and increase payments if the commercial growth of the women's game exceeds expectations.
The contracts will be divided into three pay bands, with the most experienced and influential players receiving the highest earnings. Contract lengths will vary from one-year deals to central contracts lasting up to three years.
A minimum of 32 players will be centrally contracted, while transitional deals will continue to support emerging talents.
"As Red Roses, our goal is always to be the number one team in the world on and off the field," said captain Meg Jones. "This investment is an important step forward, giving players greater security, more opportunities and recognition, while also ensuring the next generation has an even stronger platform to succeed."
