Join RUCK\u2019s Instagram broadcast channel <\/a>and get the latest rugby news straight to your phone.<\/p>\nAccording to reports, Marler ranked as the\u00a0fourth wealthiest contestant on this year\u2019s Celebrity Traitors, behind only Alan Carr, Jonathan Ross and Stephen Fry. <\/p>\n
His estimated net worth now sits at around\u00a0\u00a33.7 million, built through his rugby career, sponsorships with brands such as Under Armour and property investments in Surrey.<\/p>\n
And that figure is only going one way.<\/p>\n
From scrums to screens<\/p>\n
Since retiring, Marler has become a familiar face on British TV, starring on\u00a0Celebrity Traitors,\u00a0The Wheel,\u00a0Celebrity Gogglebox\u00a0and\u00a0Who Wants To Be A Millionaire. He has also launched his own podcast,\u00a0Joet Marler Will See You Now, which leans into the candid, chaotic humour that made him such a fan favourite during his playing days.<\/p>\n
But the shift hasn\u2019t been easy.<\/p>\n
\u201cThings have been so mental the last couple of months that I\u2019ve not really been here,\u201d he admitted. \u201cI\u2019ve actually been away more than I ever was with rugby.\u201d<\/p>\n
Life after rugby<\/p>\n
Marler revealed retirement initially left him struggling for direction.<\/p>\n
\u201cAfter I retired last year there was a three or four month honeymoon period\u2026 Then it dawned on me: \u2018Hang on a minute, what do I do now? Who am I? What\u2019s my purpose?\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n
That uncertainty vanished once\u00a0The Traitors\u00a0aired.<\/p>\n
\u201cThings just exploded. \u2018Do you want to come on this? Do you want to do Gogglebox?\u2019\u2026 In eight weeks I think I had three days off.\u201d<\/p>\n
Despite the chaos, Marler is embracing his new identity.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m not the rugby player, I\u2019m the big fat hairy guy that was on\u00a0The Traitors,\u201d he joked. \u201cI need it a little bit longer.\u201d<\/p>\n
With TV work booming, a successful podcast and a growing profile beyond rugby, Joe Marler\u2019s second career may yet eclipse his first.<\/p>\n
Only one rugby player in history has a bigger net worth than Dan Carter<\/p>\n
6\ufe0f\u20e3 Richie McCaw (New Zealand)<\/p>\n
Estimated Net Worth: \u00a312\u201314 million
Bio:\u00a0Widely regarded as the greatest openside flanker of all time, McCaw captained the All Blacks to two Rugby World Cup victories (2011, 2015). Known for his leadership, work ethic, and tactical intelligence.<\/p>\n
Key Points:<\/p>\n
Two-time Rugby World Cup winner (2011, 2015)<\/p>\n
Long All Blacks career with record appearances<\/p>\n
Sponsorships with major brands (Adidas, aviation)<\/p>\n
Post-retirement speaking engagements and business ventures<\/p>\n
5\ufe0f\u20e3 Brian O\u2019Driscoll (Ireland)<\/p>\n
Estimated Net Worth: \u00a313\u201315 million
Bio:\u00a0Ireland\u2019s most capped player and one of the finest centres in rugby history. O\u2019Driscoll led Ireland and the British & Irish Lions to numerous successes and transitioned into media work after retirement.<\/p>\n
Key Points:<\/p>\n
Ireland and British & Irish Lions captain<\/p>\n
Successful broadcasting career (punditry with BT Sport)<\/p>\n
Brand ambassador for multiple companies<\/p>\n
Post-retirement business roles<\/p>\n
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