Henry Pollock warning issued, rugby club held to ransom and Wales star to return

These are your latest rugby headlines on Friday, August 7Hearn fires new Pollock warningEddie Hearn has doubled down on his belief that Henry Pollock deserves to become rugby union's first £1million-a-year player, warning rugby must change its ways.The boxing promoter, who represents the 21-year-old flanker, caused a stir this week by claiming Northampton Saints should hand Pollock a seven-figure salary as negotiations continue over a new contract.Now Hearn has gone even further, arguing Pollock's earning potential is being artificially restricted by rugby's salary cap and claiming English rugby is failing to capitalise on one of its biggest stars.‌Pollock is currently reported to earn around £150,000 a year from Northampton, with a further £150,000 through his enhanced England contract. B