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World Cup boom sees RFU top brass earning more than FA counterparts but Gareth Southgate brings in triple £500,000-a-year Eddie Jones

A boom period for England rugby has seen the ruling body's turnover and payment to its lead executive top those of the FA for the first time.

FA accounts for last season show chief executive Martin Glenn had a package of £591,000, with a record overall turnover of £370million.

Yet the RFU's hosting of a successful 2015 World Cup — despite England being knocked out early — brought in £407m, double the usual figure, and led to CEO Ian Ritchie being paid £700,000.

RFU CEO Ian Ritchie (left) earned u00a3700,000 after overseeing a successful World Cup
RFU CEO Ian Ritchie (left) earned £700,000 after overseeing a successful World Cup
Eddie Jones, unbeaten in 15 matches, is proving remarkably good value for his u00a3500,000-a-year terms
Eddie Jones is proving good value for his £500,000-a-year as Gareth Southgate banks £1.