Media Releases News Statement – South Sydney Investigation 2018-09-21 The Rugby League Players’ Association (RLPA) can provide the following statement relating to South Sydney’s investigation into a complaint regarding inappropriate conduct: “The RLPA acknowledge and support South Sydney's finding that no player breached their NRL Playing Contract, the NRL Rules or…
Media Releases News Ponga crowned The Players’ Champion 2018-09-11 Newcastle Knights fullback Kalyn Ponga has created history tonight by becoming the youngest ever recipient of The Players’ Champion. The 20-year-old received the ultimate recognition from his peers at the Rugby League Players’ Association’s annual awards night, held at the picturesque Doltone…
News Players The Players’ Champion Finalists Revealed 2018-09-06 The Rugby League Players’ Association (RLPA) have today revealed the five finalists for The Players’ Champion, which will be held on Tuesday, 11 September at Doltone House, Darling Island. The group includes Damien Cook (South Sydney Rabbitohs), Valentine Holmes (Melbourne Storm), Cameron…
Media Releases News Players RLPA Statement – Ian Prendergast 2018-09-04 Rugby League Players' Association (RLPA) Chief Executive Officer, Ian Prendergast, has provided the below statement in response to reports involving Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs players: “We acknowledge that the actions of certain Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs players on Monday were not in-line with the values that…
Highlights Media Releases News Players RLPA launch The Players’ Champion 2018-08-29 The Rugby League Players’ Association (RLPA) has today launched its annual awards night, The Players’ Champion, which will this year take place on Tuesday, 11 September at Doltone House, Darling Island. The Players’ Champion is a prestigious honour that recognises the best…
General Media Releases News Agents Accreditation Scheme 2018-08-14 A proposed new look accreditation scheme for Rugby League agents was today presented to NRL CEOs. NRL CEO Todd Greenberg and RLPA CEO Ian Prendergast said agents play an important role through the services they provide to players and should be recognised…
News Players Immortals Shortlist Announced 2018-06-21 The NRL has announced the ten players who have been shortlisted for election to the Immortals. The shortlisted players are: Dally Messenger, Frank Burge, Dave Brown, Brian Bevan, Duncan Hall, Norm Provan, Ken Irvine, Ron Coote, Mal Meninga and Darren Lockyer. “The…
Competition News Players Squads for State of Origin II 2018-06-18 Both New South Wales and Queensland have named new faces amongst their respective squads for State of Origin II, which will be played this Sunday, June 24 at ANZ Stadium. After an impressive opening victory, the Blues have named a 20-man squad…
Competition News Players Squads for Denver Test 2018-06-18 New Zealand and England have named their respective sides for this weekend’s Test match in Denver, Colorado. Kiwis coach Michael Maguire has named seven debutants in his squad, with Leeson Ah Mau, Herman Ese’ese, Raymond Faitala-Mariner, Jamayne Isaako, Esan Marsters and Ken…
Competition News Players Pacific Test Invitational teams confirmed 2018-06-18 Pacific nations Tonga, Samoa, Fiji and Papua New Guinea (PNG) have formally announced their squads to participate in the 2018 Ox & Palm Pacific Test Invitational at Campbelltown Sports Stadium this Saturday, June 23. Fiji Bati will take on PNG Kumuls in…