The Rugby League Players Association (RLPA) is pleased to announce Select Cards as the exclusive Presenting Partner of the player-voted Players’ Champion awards for the next three years.
Select Cards is the game’s official trading card and sticker partner and will present all RLPA awards in 2026, including the illustrious Players’ Champion, awarded to the best individual players from the NRL and NRLW competitions.
The partnership between the RLPA and Select Cards will continue both organisations’ commitment to celebrating and recognising players and their essential contribution to rugby league.
As part of the partnership, Select Cards will help elevate the recognition of rugby league’s best performances through new and innovative trading card and collectible initiatives, connecting fans with players in new ways.
The Players’ Champion awards also include the player-voted Rookie of the Year, Players’ Dream Team and Players’ Recruit of the Year, as well as the Dennis Tutty Award.
“Partnering with the RLPA’s Players’ Champion is a natural extension of Select Cards’ role in producing official NRL and NRLW trading cards that celebrate rugby league champions,” said Grant Copley, Select Cards founder.
“To be recognised by your peers is one of the highest honours in sport, and we’re proud to support awards that shine a spotlight on the game’s outstanding performers.
“Together with the RLPA, we’re excited to be recognising player achievements, creating memorable collectible experiences, and bringing fans closer to the moments and people that define the game,” Mr Copley said.
Clint Newton, CEO of the RLPA, welcomed Select Cards as The Players’ Champion Presenting Partner.
“The RLPA is proud to welcome Select Cards as Presenting Partner of The Players’ Champion,” said Clint Newton, CEO of the RLPA.
“The Players’ Champion is one of rugby league’s most prestigious awards, and Select Cards is a natural partner given their commitment to celebrating the players at the heart of our game.
“Our partnership has already delivered an incredibly successful player card program this season, creating another exciting way for players and fans to connect and celebrate the game.
“We’re excited to build on that momentum through The Players’ Champion and continue finding new ways to recognise the players, their achievements and the connection they share with fans.”
Channel Nine has also returned as the Players’ Champion Broadcast Partner for the seventh consecutive year, renewing their support of the game’s largest player-voted awards.
The Players’ Champion awards will be announced on Channel 9
- September 9 on Freddie and the Eighth: Dennis Tutty Award (NRL and NRLW)
- September 14 on 100% Footy: Rookie of the Year (NRL)
- September 16 on Freddie and the Eighth: Rookie of the Year (NRLW)
- September 21 on 100% Footy: Dream Team (NRL)
- September 23 on Freddie and the Eight: Dream Team (NRLW)
- September 28 on 100% Footy: Players’ Champion (NRL and NRLW)
