Rugby League Players Association (RLPA)

The Rugby League Players Association is pleased to announce David Gower has joined the organisation as its new General Manager of Player and Football Operations. David replaces Jamie Buhrer, who is the RLPA’s new General Manager of Past Players and Transition following Tom Symonds’ move to the R…

The Rugby League Players Association congratulates Tyson Frizell, who became the 58th player to play 300 games in Premiership history when his Newcastle Knights side beat the Canberra Raiders on the weekend. It is an incredible milestone for the forward, who made his debut for the Cronulla-Suthe…

The Rugby League Players Association is pleased to announce Zahara Temara and Nathan Cleary as the Player of the Month winners for July, as voted by the players. Both Zahara and Nathan have picked up their second Player of the Month awards. Zahara won her first during the award’s inaugural year…

After dedicating years to living out his dream of playing rugby league, Tyrone Roberts believed he was well prepared for life after football. Tyrone had built strong relationships, a supportive family and had always been a professional on and off the field. However, the transition out of rugby l…

The Rugby League Players Association and Reflect Forward are proud to announce a partnership to tackle racism in sport.  In the RLPA’s most recent Players’ Pulse survey, 7% of NRL and 5% of NRLW players said they experienced racism at their club, at a game, or on social media. Most of those play…

The Rugby League Players Association congratulates Daniel Tupou, who will become the 57th player to play 300 games in Premiership history when his Sydney Roosters play the Parramatta Eels on Saturday. It marks another incredible milestone for the 35-year-old and three-time Premiership winner, wh…

The Rugby League Players Association is pleased to announce Selwyn Cobbo as the Player of the Month for June, as voted by NRL players. This is Selwyn’s first Player of the Month win from his first nomination, and was voted ahead of fellow nominees Kodi Nikorima and Sam Walker. The Dolphins wing…

Growing up in Australia, Reimis Smith always knew where he came from. His mother’s family is Aboriginal, with ties to Grafton (Bundjalung) and Wellington (Wiradjuri) in New South Wales, while his father’s side is from the Ngāpuhi iwi in the far north of New Zealand. Being of both Aboriginal and…

The Rugby League Players Association extends its deepest condolences to the family and friends of Steven Harker AM. An incredible friend, confidante, and support to many people at the RLPA, Steven passed away last week following a long health battle. Steven was appointed Chair of the RLPA Boa…

The Rugby League Players Association congratulates Jason Taumalolo, who became the 56th player to play 300 games in premiership history, adding another remarkable chapter to one of the modern era’s most influential careers. It also marked another historic milestone for the 32-year-old, who becam…