Rugby League Players Association (RLPA)

In our series ‘Retired Rookies’, we catch up with some of the retiring Class of 2023 to look into what they have been doing in the first year post career. Jordan Rankin shared his experience retiring from the game, his relationship with the RLPA’s Past Player & Transition Program, and some…

The Rugby League Players Association (RLPA) and OneTeam International are proud to announce a first-of-its-kind partnership for rugby league players in the Australian and Pacific region. This collaboration will enable elite men’s and women’s rugby league players to harness the unified commerc…

For the first time, the Rugby League Players Association (RLPA) has made its annual player survey results public through the newly introduced Players’ Pulse, including a new ranking system for NRL and NRLW clubs based on player feedback. Key highlights of the 2024 edition of the Players’ Pulse…

The Rugby League Players Association is pleased to announce the latest episode of the RLPA’s podcast The Players’ Perspective, featuring special guest Sam Thaiday. The podcast about the players, by the players. Join the RLPA each episode as we meet the NRL and NRLW players behind the headlines…

The Rugby League Players Association (RLPA) pays tribute to the Retiring Class of 2024 and players in transition, and acknowledges all of their incredible contributions to the game of rugby league. Over the weekend of the NRL and NRLW Grand Finals, the RLPA in partnership with the NRL, held a …

The Rugby League Players Association (RLPA) is proud to announce Sydney Roosters captain Isabelle Kelly as the winner of the 2024 Players’ Champion individual accolade, as voted by NRLW players. Kelly has been a leading force at centre for her Sydney Roosters side, producing her trademark powe…

The Rugby League Players Association (RLPA) is proud to announce Melbourne Storm halfback Jahrome Hughes as the winner of the 2024 Players’ Champion individual accolade, as voted by NRL players. Hughes has had a remarkable 2024 NRL season. The dynamic halfback has played a pivotal role in his …

The Rugby League Players Association (RLPA) is excited to announce the 10 players who are the 2024 Players’ Champion Finalists, as voted by NRL and NRLW players. The ten Finalists are the players who received the top five greatest number of votes from their peers from their respective NRL and …

The Rugby League Players Association (RLPA) is proud to announce the 2024 Players’ Dream Team – the best 14 players by their positions – as voted by NRLW players. The 2024 Players’ Dream Team: Fullback: Tamika Upton Wingers: Julia Robinson, Stacey Waaka Centres: Isabelle Kelly, Annessa Bidd…

The Rugby League Players Association (RLPA) is proud to announce Rory Owen and Lachlan Galvin as the Players’ 2024 Rookie of the Year winners from the NRLW and NRL competitions. Parramatta Eels centre Rory Owen made her debut in Round 1 of the 2024 NRLW season, making an immediate impact by sc…