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The Mana Group

About

The Mana Group was established in 2024 to empower Pasifika and Māori players by giving them the opportunity to utilise their voices, provide feedback, and engage with stakeholders on matters directly affecting them and their communities.

Purpose

The Mana Group was established to:
  • Provide consistent growth in the number of players of Pasifika and Māori heritage represented across the NRL and NRLW.
  • Promote Pasifika and Māori players into leadership roles and give them the ability to be a voice and act on behalf of the playing group through the establishment of a designated leadership structure.
  • Have an environment where players and stakeholders will have the opportunity to talk with and discuss any matters involving Pasifika and Māori players.
  • Provide support and guidance of the RLPA as their player representatives.

Group Members

Zahara Temara

Player Advisory Group

Tiana Penitani Gray

Player Advisory Group

Simaima Taufa

Player Advisory Group

Siliva Havili

Player Advisory Group

Sia Soliola

Independent Advisor

Shellie Long

Player Advisory Group

Junior Paulo

Player Advisory Group

Feleti Mateo

Independent Advisor

David Mead

Independent Advisor

Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad

Player Advisory Group

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