Finn Russell: Here's What To Know About The Bath Rugby Star
Finn Russell: Here's What To Know About The Bath Rugby Star
What is Finn Russell's salary, and four other things to know about the Bath Rugby and Scotland star fly-half as he prepares for the Challenge Cup Final.
As the EPCR Challenge Cup final approaches, all eyes are on Finn Russell as he prepares with Bath Rugby to compete for a championship trophy.
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The Scottish star is the definition of a Cinderella story, going from chipping blocks of stone to build walls, to commanding one of the highest salaries in rugby.
The fly-half made his international debut for Scotland rugby in 2014. After debuting with Glasgow Warriors in 2013, he left for Racing 92 in 2018, making 105 appearances for the French club before departing for Bath Rugby in 2023.
Here's what to know about the life and career of this Scottish rugby sensation:
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Finn Russell Was A Stonemason
At this point, this is part of the Finn Russell lore, but before he became a household name in rugby, Russell was honing his craft in stonemasonry.
Russell's plan was to apprentice for a stonemason, and had done so for three years after secondary school.
His big break came in 2012, when he was picked to play for Scotland at the World Rugby U20 Championships. He quickly scaled through lower-league teams, before playing first-team with the Glasgow Warriors in 2013-2014.
Russell Made His Scotland Debut Against the United States
Russell’s international career began when he made his Scotland debut against the United States during a match in Houston.
Since then, the fly-half has accumulated 400+ points and 87 caps. He has played in 11 Six Nations for his country and represented the Thistle at three World Cups.
Finn Russell on for his @premrugby debut for @BathRugby v @FalconsRugby pic.twitter.com/cb5Y1R3Zie
— Jonny Fordham (@JonnyBFordham) October 14, 2023
Finn Russell Selected For His Third British & Irish Lions Tour
In a testament to his talent and longevity, Finn Russell has been selected for his third British & Irish Lions tour in 2025.
Russell will don the iconic red jersey as the Lions tour Australia this summer.
Finn Russell Starred In 'Six Nations: Full Contact'
Russell’s charisma extends beyond the rugby field, as he has also made a splash in the media when he starred in Netflix’s Season 1 of "Six Nations: Full Contact," where viewers get an inside look at the life of a professional rugby player.
Russell made headlines when he jokingly referred to himself as the "Lionel Messi" of rugby, creating a social media firestorm in the wake of the comments.
Finn Russell Salary
While the exact figures may vary, Finn Russell’s salary is thought to be one of the highest in the world, very likely in the top 5.
Estimates are said to be around $1.3 million (£1 million) a year to play for Bath Rugby. Russell begins the last year of his contract with Bath this summer.
International Rugby Fixtures 2025 On FloRugby
Here's the full schedule of men's international games that will be broadcast on FloRugby this summer:
June 28
- 11 a.m. ET: South Africa vs. Barbarians
July 4
- 11:35 PM ET: Māori All Blacks vs. Scotland
July 5
- 3:05 a.m. ET (July 5): New Zealand All Blacks vs. France
- 11:10 a.m. ET: South Africa vs. Italy
- 2:40 p.m. ET: Argentina vs. England
July 11
- 12:30 a.m. ET (July 12): NZ Black Ferns vs. Wallaroos
July 12
- 3:05 a.m. ET: New Zealand All Blacks vs. France
- 11:10 a.m. ET: South Africa vs. Italy
- 2:40 p.m. ET: Argentina vs. England
July 18
- 4:05 a.m. ET: Manu Samoa vs. Scotland
July 19
- 3:05 a.m. ET: New Zealand All Blacks vs. France
- 11:10 a.m. ET: South Africa vs. Italy
- 2:40 p.m. ET: Argentina vs. England
Aug. 15
- TBD: South Africa vs. Australia
Aug. 22
- TBD: South Africa vs. Australia
Sept. 5
- 10:05 p.m. ET: Manu Samoa vs. Fiji
- TBD: Australia vs. Argentina
Sept. 6
- 3:05 a.m. ET: New Zealand All Blacks vs. South Africa
Sept. 12
- TBD: Australia vs. Argentina
September 13
- 3:05 a.m. ET: New Zealand All Blacks vs. South Africa
Sept. 16
- TBD: South Africa vs. Argentina
Sept. 27
- 1:05 a.m. ET: New Zealand All Blacks vs. Australia
Oct. 3
- TBD: Australia vs. New Zealand All Blacks
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