Nathan Cleary wins the 2026 Players’ Champion

The Rugby League Players Association (RLPA) is proud to announce Nathan Cleary as the 2026 Players’ Champion, presented by Select Cards, as voted by…

Tamika Upton goes back-to-back with 2026 Players’ Champion win

Ten Finalists confirmed for the 2026 Players’ Champion

Cobbo and McGregor voted Players’ Recruit of the Year winners

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Nathan Cleary wins the 2026 Players’ Champion

September 28, 2026

The Rugby League Players Association (RLPA) is proud to announce Nathan Cleary as the 2026 Players’ Champion, presented by Select Cards, as voted by NRL players. The Penrith Panthers halfback was voted by his NRL peers as their Players’ Champion out of a strong field of 68 Contenders, and ahead…

Tamika Upton goes back-to-back with 2026 Players’ Champion win

September 28, 2026

The Rugby League Players Association (RLPA) is proud to announce Tamika Upton as the Players’ Champion for 2026, presented by Select Cards, as voted by NRLW players. Upton becomes the first-ever two-time winner of The Players’ Champion from the NRLW, highlighting the respect she commands amongst…

Ten Finalists confirmed for the 2026 Players’ Champion

September 27, 2026

The Rugby League Players Association (RLPA) is pleased to announce the ten Finalists for the two individual 2026 Players’ Champion awards, presented by Select Cards. The ten Finalists are the five players from the NRL and NRLW competitions who received the highest number of votes from their peers…

Cobbo and McGregor voted Players’ Recruit of the Year winners

September 25, 2026

The Rugby League Players Association (RLPA) is pleased to announce Selwyn Cobbo and Raecene McGregor as the winners of the Players’ Recruit of the Year, as voted by players. The Players’ Champion awards are presented by Select Cards. Cobbo joined the Dolphins in 2026 from local rivals the Bri…

Tarryn Aiken’s reign continues in Players’ Dream Team

September 23, 2026

The Rugby League Players Association (RLPA) is proud to announce the 2026 Players’ Dream Team – the best 14 players by their positions, as voted by NRLW players. The Players’ Champion awards are presented by Select Cards. The 2026 Players’ Dream Team: Fullback: Tamika Upton Wingers: Brydie…

James Tedesco continues historic run in 2026 Players’ Dream Team

September 21, 2026

The Rugby League Players Association (RLPA) is proud to announce the 2026 Players’ Dream Team – the best 14 players in their respective positions, as voted by NRL players. The Players’ Champion awards are presented by Select Cards. The 2026 Players’ Dream Team: Fullback: James Tedesco Wing…

Teagan Levi wins Players’ Rookie of the Year

September 16, 2026

The Rugby League Players Association (RLPA) is pleased to announce Teagan Levi as the winner of the Players’ Rookie of the Year, as voted by NRLW players. The Players’ Champion awards are presented by Select Cards. Teagan was announced as the winner of the Players’ Rookie of the Year on Chann…

Cooper Clarke wins 2026 Players’ Rookie of the Year

September 14, 2026

The Rugby League Players Association (RLPA) is pleased to announce Cooper Clarke as the winners of Players’ Rookie of the Year, as voted by NRL players. The Players’ Champion awards are presented by Select Cards. Cooper was announced as the winner of the Players’ Rookie of the Year on Channel…

Finalists announced for the 2026 Players’ Rookie of the Year

September 14, 2026

The Rugby League Players Association (RLPA) is pleased to announce the ten Finalists for the Players’ Rookie of the Year awards from NRL and NRLW, as voted by the players. The Players’ Champion awards are presented by Select Cards. The winner of the Players’ Rookie of the Year from the NRL wi…

Felise Kaufusi and Emma Verran win 2026 Dennis Tutty Awards

September 10, 2026

The Rugby League Players Association (RLPA) is incredibly proud to announce Felise Kaufusi and Emma Verran as the two Dennis Tutty Award winners for 2026. The Dennis Tutty Award is awarded annually to a current NRL and NRLW rugby league player who has demonstrated outstanding: leadership on…

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