General News Watch: The Professionals just now The Professionals is a documentary by the Rugby League Players' Association that investigates the how the professional environment for elite rugby league players has changed rapidly over the past four decades. While the RLPA was formed in 1979 by a group…
Community Highlights News Players Players launch auction site to support the Bushfire Appeal 5 days ago Rugby League players have continued their support of the NRL Bushfire Appeal, with numerous memorabilia items donated in recent weeks to assist in raising funds for those affected by the devastating bushfires in Australia. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE AUCTION The Rugby…
Media Releases News Bushfire Response Update 2020-01-08 The National Rugby League, state leagues, clubs and the players’ association have joined together to form a consolidated whole of game response to help Australia’s bushfire affected communities. NRL chief executive Todd Greenberg said internal teams across all governing bodies had been…
Media Releases News Statement – Bushfires 2020-01-05 The Rugby League Players’ Association (RLPA) has released the following statement as bushfires continue to have a devastating impact across Australia: "The thoughts of the RLPA and its members are with those who have been affected by these horrific fires, including the people…
News Players What's Hot RLPA launches ‘The Professionals’ documentary 2019-12-20 The Rugby League Players’ Association (RLPA) has released its new documentary titled The Professionals today exclusively on NRL.com. CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE FULL DOCUMENTARY Bringing a close to the 40th anniversary celebrations of the RLPA, the 60-minute production explores how the…
Highlights News Videos The Professionals documentary set for release 2019-12-13 The Rugby League Players’ Association (RLPA) has today officially announced the release of a special documentary titled The Professionals. The documentary investigates how the definition of professional has evolved in elite Australian rugby league over the past four decades – coinciding…
News Players What's Hot RLPA hosts inaugural Leaders in League conference 2019-12-12 WATCH: Highlights from the RLPA Leaders in League conference 2019 The Rugby League Players’ Association (RLPA) hosted its inaugural RLPA Leaders in League conference at the Pullman Magenta Shores Resort last week, with players engaging in leadership development sessions as well…
Media Releases News Players RLPA strengthened by appointment of new Player Directors 2019-12-04 The Rugby League Players’ Association (RLPA) has today announced the addition of three Player Directors to its Board – with Daly Cherry-Evans, Sia Soliola and Dale Copley appointed as casual vacancies. The trio have emerged through the RLPA’s Player Advisory Group (PAG)…
Community News RLPA team support Pass it On Clothing 2019-12-02 The Rugby League Players' Association (RLPA) team joined Pass it On Clothing on Tuesday night to assist with their clothing service. Earlier this year, the RLPA announced it had joined the Pass it On Clothing family as a clothing partner. Watch the…
Media Releases News Prendergast to depart RLPA in 2020 2019-11-25 Rugby League Players’ Association (RLPA) Chief Executive Officer, Ian Prendergast, has today announced he will depart the Association in 2020. Prendergast has led the RLPA for the past four years as CEO and Managing Director, building a strong Association and securing a…