Top Rugby Union Influencers on Instagram (2026)

Explore the top Rugby Union influencers on Instagram in 2026, the rugby Instagrammers audiences trust most. Compare engagement, audience quality, and growth to find Instagram creators who fit your brand.

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Who Are the Top Rugby Union Influencers on Instagram?

Explore the top Rugby Union influencers on Instagram for November 2026. This ranking is updated monthly to keep the list current. Use it as a starting point to discover Instagrammers in the Rugby Union niche. To explore detailed creator analytics and find more accounts, .

  1. 1. Israel Adesanya

    @stylebenderInstagramNew Zealand, Auckland, Waitakere, n.a. ( 61)

    🃏Please don’t take this seriously 💖✨ • @ENGAGE is the plug 🔌 @Stake for the DUBS 🥩 @myprotein for the gainz‼️

    Hashtags#gizaturn#usa#secretservicewasabouttoslide#throwback
    Followers8.7M
    Engagement rate1.3%
    Average likes111K
    Audience quality score39/100Very low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.1%
    201720182020202120232024
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States17.3%
    United Kingdom6.2%
    Nigeria6.2%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Dog Owner12.0%
    Fitness12.0%
    Music10.7%
  2. 2. Elizabeth Michael

    @elizabethmichaelofficialInstagramTanzania

    🇹🇿

    Hashtags#elizabethmichaelward️#graciousbirthdayweek
    Mentions
    @cheeky_tz@cheeky_tz
    Followers8.5M
    Engagement rate0.4%
    Average likes18K
    Audience quality score49/100Low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.5%
    201820202021202320242026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Tanzania71.0%
    Kenya8.0%
    Nigeria4.0%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Mommy25.7%
    Fashion16.2%
    Music13.5%
  3. 3. RuPaul

    @rupaulofficialInstagramRussia, Nizhegorod, Borskiy rayon

    Born naked & the rest is drag.

    Followers5.9M
    Engagement rate0.2%
    Average likes11.6K
    Audience quality score76/100High
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.5%
    201720192020202220232025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States23.5%
    Brazil13.7%
    Canada8.8%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Dog Owner17.7%
    Fashion14.8%
    Music11.5%
  4. 4. Ilona Maher

    @ilonamaherInstagramUnited States

    OLYMPIC MEDALIST 💄 Probably wearing lipstick #beastbeautybrains @houseofmaher @powerhourilona Management:

    Hashtags#beastbeautybrains#olympic
    Mentions
    @adriannamaher@adriannamaher@wattsupphoto@wattsupphoto@mj_day@mj_day+6@samleonardihair, @jodieboland, @margotzamet, @myraswim, @crossfitgames, @brookewellss
    Followers5.6M
    Engagement rate0.5%
    Average likes52.6K
    Audience quality score57/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.6%
    202120222023202420252026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States38.4%
    India16.3%
    Canada16.3%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fashion18.4%
    Dog Owner13.2%
    Music11.8%
  5. 5. Glenn Maxwell

    @gmaxi_32InstagramAustralia, Victoria

    Dad

    Hashtags#glennmaxwell#freedomexpress#mlc2025#dotlive
    Followers3.9M
    Engagement rate2.3%
    Average likes64.6K
    Audience quality score53/100Low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.0.0%
    201720192020202220232025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    India72.0%
    Australia7.0%
    Pakistan6.0%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Cricket41.6%
    Music11.2%
    Photography9.0%
  6. 6. พิธา ลิ้มเจริญรัตน์ - PITA LIMJAROENRAT

    @pita.igInstagramThailand

    อ่านบทความมติชนล่าสุด 👇🏻

    Hashtags#คนไทยไกลบ้าน#เลือกตั้ง69#เลือกตั้งนอกราชอาณาจักร#ทีมต่างแดน
    Mentions
    @matichonweekly@matichonweekly
    Followers2.5M
    Engagement rate0.3%
    Average likes8.7K
    Audience quality score58/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.6%
    202020212022202420252026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Thailand100.0%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Rugby14.7%
    Dog Owner13.3%
    Sports13.3%
  7. 7. Matthew Lewis

    @mattdavelewisInstagramUnited Kingdom, England, Yorkshire and the Humber

    Actor. Man. Rugby League Fan. Hey, that rhymes. Host of The Official Leeds United Podcast 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼

    Hashtags#teamgryffindor#forfunsake
    Mentions
    @bradleyjames@bradleyjames@t22felton@t22felton@bbc@bbc+6@bbciplayer, @oliver_phelps, @jamesphelps_pictures, @apinv, @flyingseagulluk, @timdownie1
    Followers2.4M
    Engagement rate1.9%
    Average likes45.4K
    Audience quality score71/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.3%
    201820192020202220232024
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States11.1%
    United Kingdom11.1%
    Brazil9.5%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Dog Owner19.9%
    Mommy11.8%
    Cat Owner11.0%
  8. 8. JEENIE

    @jeenie.weenieInstagramMaldives

    YVR | LAX ✈️ Travel | Beauty | Lifestyle | Funnies 28 million friends around the 🌎🥰🥹

    Hashtags#squidgame2#squidgameseoul#오징어게임2#evawg
    Mentions
    @netflix@netflix@squidgamenetflix@squidgamenetflix@corriebutlerphotography@corriebutlerphotography+7@joeandohirsh, @elfcosmetics, @chrsfranz, @swedenun, @unitednations, @hksevens, @cathaypacific
    Followers2.4M
    Engagement rate1.7%
    Average likes48.9K
    Audience quality score70/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+1.1%
    202120222023202420252026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States28.6%
    India27.0%
    Nigeria12.7%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Dancer12.9%
    Music12.9%
    Dog Owner11.3%
  9. 9. Oliver Phelps

    @oliver_phelpsInstagramUnited States

    Actor and globe traveler.

    Hashtags#beyourbest#getbusyliving#ıstanbul#astonvilla
    Mentions
    @nycmarathon@nycmarathon@hambofoundation@hambofoundation@europaleague@europaleague
    Followers2.4M
    Engagement rate0.4%
    Average likes9.1K
    Audience quality score59/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.2%
    201720192021202220242026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Italy15.4%
    United Kingdom13.9%
    United States9.2%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Music16.3%
    Dog Owner14.0%
    Photography10.5%
  10. 10. Raushan Bharti Pandey

    @raushan_bharti_pandeyInstagramUnited States, U.S. Outlying Islands

    🇮🇳भारतीय🕉️Miz/Mum📌To🛫USA🇺🇲@adidas Former💕Cricketer🏏Never✊Give up🤔If I feel pain😰I'm alive🥹if I'm Alive💦I can fight🏃‍♂if I can fight👊again🤘🏻I can✌️win👍

    Hashtags#raushan_bharti_pandey#raushanbhartipandey#rosn#repost
    Mentions
    @mahi7781@mahi7781
    Followers2.1M
    Engagement rate5.5%
    Average likes156K
    Audience quality score81/100High
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+2.1%
    202320242025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States38.9%
    India16.7%
    Mexico16.7%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Dog Owner14.9%
    Fashion12.6%
    Fitness11.5%

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How We Rank the Top Rugby Union Influencers on Instagram

Every creator on this list is ranked by follower count, from the most followed down. The same criteria apply to every niche, network, and location, so a spot on the list always reflects a creator’s current reach.

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Who are the top rugby union influencers on Instagram in 2026?

As of November 2026, the most followed of the top rugby union influencers on Instagram is Israel Adesanya with 8.7M followers, followed by Elizabeth Michael and RuPaul. This ranking lists 5,455 creators ordered by follower count, and each card shows the creator's engagement rate, average likes and audience quality.

How do I find rugby union influencers on Instagram for my brand?

Start with this ranking of 5,455 creators and compare their engagement rate and audience quality, not just their follower count. Then create a free Heepsy account to filter creators by location, niche, follower range, engagement and audience demographics, and save the best matches to a list.

How are the top rugby union influencers on Instagram ranked?

Creators are ranked by follower count, from the most followed down, among the public profiles that match this ranking's filters. Heepsy refreshes the ranking every month with the latest public data, and this version was updated in November 2026. Each card shows an audience quality score, so you can spot accounts with suspicious followers.

What is a good engagement rate for rugby union influencers on Instagram?

The creators in this ranking have an average engagement rate of 1.5%. Engagement usually drops as follower count grows, so smaller creators often show higher rates than the accounts at the top of the list. Heepsy calculates engagement rate as the average likes and comments on recent posts divided by follower count, excluding suspicious activity.

How much do rugby union influencers on Instagram charge per post?

Rates depend mainly on follower count, engagement rate, content format and usage rights, so prices vary widely even within the same ranking. Heepsy shows a price estimate on each creator's full profile: click "Unlock full profile" and sign up for free to see pricing, audience demographics, authenticity and growth.

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