Direct answer: The All Blacks’ pay comes from a mix of fixed retainers paid by New Zealand Rugby (NZR) through the Player Payment Pool, salary from provincial unions and Super Rugby, and additional incentives. The top All Blacks typically earn around NZ$1 million to NZ$1.2 million per year when taking into account retainer payments, Super Rugby/specific contract earnings, and incentives, with many players earning substantially less and a smaller group earning at the top end. Assembly-style weekly payments and other program funding can also factor into total compensation, but exact figures vary by contract and candid public disclosure is limited. If you’d like, I can compile a tightly sourced snapshot of the latest reported ranges and the components that feed into an All Blacks player’s income.
