Sports10/15/2025The Guardian

Toronto Wolfpack players finally paid salaries after five-year battle

Toronto Wolfpack players finally paid salaries after five-year battle

Toronto Wolfpack, a Canadian rugby league club, folded during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, leaving its players without jobs or unpaid salaries. After a five-year legal battle, the players have finally received around £750,000 in unpaid income. The team's roster included notable players like Sonny Bill Williams. Some players were able to find new contracts for the 2021 season, while others had to retire from the sport and seek employment outside of rugby league to make ends meet. The article highlights the financial and career challenges faced by the Wolfpack players due to the abrupt closure of the club.

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