4. Will Skelton (Australia) – 145–150 kg (≈23 st), 6 ft 8 in
Skelton, one of the tallest locks in professional rugby, weighs up to 150 kg. Known for his strength in scrums and lineouts, he combines size with surprising agility, earning a spot among the top heavy rugby players today.
3. Uini Atonio (France) – 146–147 kg (23 st), 6 ft 5 in
French prop Uini Atonio has anchored the French scrum for years. At nearly 147 kg, he is a true heaviest rugby player, delivering immense force in set-pieces while maintaining mobility across the field.
2. Ben Tameifuna (Tonga) – 151 kg (23 st 11 lb), 6 ft
Tameifuna is the heaviest player in the 2023 Rugby World Cup. At 151 kg, he’s a formidable presence in the scrum and surprisingly mobile in open play, making him one of the biggest rugby players in the world today.
1. Malik Hamadache (France) – 156 kg (24 st 6 lb), 6 ft 4 in
Currently listed as the heaviest professional rugby player, Hamadache tips the scales at 156 kg. His combination of size, experience, and power makes him the ultimate example of a super-heavyweight rugby player in modern professional rugby.
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