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“To see the position that the group’s in at the moment, it’s a really good place to be, and I’m really proud to have played a small role in that.” ❤️
Thank you, DCE 🫡
Thank you, DCE 🫡
November 12, 2025 at 3:33 AM
“To see the position that the group’s in at the moment, it’s a really good place to be, and I’m really proud to have played a small role in that.” ❤️
Thank you, DCE 🫡
Thank you, DCE 🫡
After four years as RLPA General President, Daly Cherry-Evans has stepped down, leaving a lasting legacy of leadership, unity and progress for NRL and NRLW players 👏❤️
Thank you, Daly, for your incredible service and commitment to the playing group. A true leader on and off the field 🤝
Thank you, Daly, for your incredible service and commitment to the playing group. A true leader on and off the field 🤝
November 12, 2025 at 3:03 AM
After four years as RLPA General President, Daly Cherry-Evans has stepped down, leaving a lasting legacy of leadership, unity and progress for NRL and NRLW players 👏❤️
Thank you, Daly, for your incredible service and commitment to the playing group. A true leader on and off the field 🤝
Thank you, Daly, for your incredible service and commitment to the playing group. A true leader on and off the field 🤝
Congratulations to the 2025 Pacific Cup Champions, the New Zealand Kiwis 🏆
Massive respect to Toa Samoa — all heart, passion and pride from start to finish, in front of a sea of blue 💙🇼🇸
Massive respect to Toa Samoa — all heart, passion and pride from start to finish, in front of a sea of blue 💙🇼🇸
November 9, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Congratulations to the 2025 Pacific Cup Champions, the New Zealand Kiwis 🏆
Massive respect to Toa Samoa — all heart, passion and pride from start to finish, in front of a sea of blue 💙🇼🇸
Massive respect to Toa Samoa — all heart, passion and pride from start to finish, in front of a sea of blue 💙🇼🇸
Congrats to the Jilaroos for going back-to-back as the 2025 Pacific Cup Champions 👏
Proud of every Kiwi Ferns player who represented their culture, family, and nation with heart during the Pacific Championships ✊🇳🇿
Proud of every Kiwi Ferns player who represented their culture, family, and nation with heart during the Pacific Championships ✊🇳🇿
November 9, 2025 at 7:26 AM
Congrats to the Jilaroos for going back-to-back as the 2025 Pacific Cup Champions 👏
Proud of every Kiwi Ferns player who represented their culture, family, and nation with heart during the Pacific Championships ✊🇳🇿
Proud of every Kiwi Ferns player who represented their culture, family, and nation with heart during the Pacific Championships ✊🇳🇿
In our series ‘Retired Rookies’, we catch up with some of the retiring Class of 2024 to look into what they have been doing in their first year post career.
November 9, 2025 at 2:48 AM
In our series ‘Retired Rookies’, we catch up with some of the retiring Class of 2024 to look into what they have been doing in their first year post career.
Sam Stephenson’s promising young career was cut short far too soon by a serious injury. Fortunately, players like Sam don’t face that change without help from the game.
November 5, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Sam Stephenson’s promising young career was cut short far too soon by a serious injury. Fortunately, players like Sam don’t face that change without help from the game.
Life lately with our Player Ops team 🤝
Our Player Ops team have been on the ground during the Pacific Championships catching up with players in Australia and PNG, building connections and providing support throughout their international campaigns.
Our Player Ops team have been on the ground during the Pacific Championships catching up with players in Australia and PNG, building connections and providing support throughout their international campaigns.
October 31, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Life lately with our Player Ops team 🤝
Our Player Ops team have been on the ground during the Pacific Championships catching up with players in Australia and PNG, building connections and providing support throughout their international campaigns.
Our Player Ops team have been on the ground during the Pacific Championships catching up with players in Australia and PNG, building connections and providing support throughout their international campaigns.
Our support for players continues well after their contracts end 🤝
It’s been a busy couple of months for the Past Player & Transition Program, as the team welcomed four new staff members and led a range of engagement activities both in Australia and across the Tasman in New Zealand 👊
It’s been a busy couple of months for the Past Player & Transition Program, as the team welcomed four new staff members and led a range of engagement activities both in Australia and across the Tasman in New Zealand 👊
October 29, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Our support for players continues well after their contracts end 🤝
It’s been a busy couple of months for the Past Player & Transition Program, as the team welcomed four new staff members and led a range of engagement activities both in Australia and across the Tasman in New Zealand 👊
It’s been a busy couple of months for the Past Player & Transition Program, as the team welcomed four new staff members and led a range of engagement activities both in Australia and across the Tasman in New Zealand 👊
Welcome Dale 🙌
We’re excited to announce former player leader and RLPA Board member, Dale Finucane has joined the RLPA team as a Player Transition Manager for the Past Player & Transition Program!
𝙍𝙀𝘼𝘿: 𝘿𝙖𝙡𝙚 𝙁𝙞𝙣𝙪𝙘𝙖𝙣𝙚 𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙨 𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙨 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙛𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙩𝙤 𝙟𝙤𝙞𝙣 𝙍𝙇𝙋𝘼 𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙢 📲 bit.ly/4mK2sIp
We’re excited to announce former player leader and RLPA Board member, Dale Finucane has joined the RLPA team as a Player Transition Manager for the Past Player & Transition Program!
𝙍𝙀𝘼𝘿: 𝘿𝙖𝙡𝙚 𝙁𝙞𝙣𝙪𝙘𝙖𝙣𝙚 𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙨 𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙨 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙛𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙩𝙤 𝙟𝙤𝙞𝙣 𝙍𝙇𝙋𝘼 𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙢 📲 bit.ly/4mK2sIp
October 19, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Welcome Dale 🙌
We’re excited to announce former player leader and RLPA Board member, Dale Finucane has joined the RLPA team as a Player Transition Manager for the Past Player & Transition Program!
𝙍𝙀𝘼𝘿: 𝘿𝙖𝙡𝙚 𝙁𝙞𝙣𝙪𝙘𝙖𝙣𝙚 𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙨 𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙨 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙛𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙩𝙤 𝙟𝙤𝙞𝙣 𝙍𝙇𝙋𝘼 𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙢 📲 bit.ly/4mK2sIp
We’re excited to announce former player leader and RLPA Board member, Dale Finucane has joined the RLPA team as a Player Transition Manager for the Past Player & Transition Program!
𝙍𝙀𝘼𝘿: 𝘿𝙖𝙡𝙚 𝙁𝙞𝙣𝙪𝙘𝙖𝙣𝙚 𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙨 𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙨 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙛𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙩𝙤 𝙟𝙤𝙞𝙣 𝙍𝙇𝙋𝘼 𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙢 📲 bit.ly/4mK2sIp
Welcome aboard Howzo 🫡
We’re excited to welcome Chris Houston to the RLPA team, who has joined as a Player Transition Manager for the Past Player & Transition Program!
𝙍𝙀𝘼𝘿: 𝘾𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙨 𝙃𝙤𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙣 𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙨 𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙨 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙛𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙩𝙤 𝙟𝙤𝙞𝙣 𝙍𝙇𝙋𝘼 𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙢 📲 bit.ly/4mK2sIp
We’re excited to welcome Chris Houston to the RLPA team, who has joined as a Player Transition Manager for the Past Player & Transition Program!
𝙍𝙀𝘼𝘿: 𝘾𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙨 𝙃𝙤𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙣 𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙨 𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙨 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙛𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙩𝙤 𝙟𝙤𝙞𝙣 𝙍𝙇𝙋𝘼 𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙢 📲 bit.ly/4mK2sIp
October 16, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Welcome aboard Howzo 🫡
We’re excited to welcome Chris Houston to the RLPA team, who has joined as a Player Transition Manager for the Past Player & Transition Program!
𝙍𝙀𝘼𝘿: 𝘾𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙨 𝙃𝙤𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙣 𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙨 𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙨 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙛𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙩𝙤 𝙟𝙤𝙞𝙣 𝙍𝙇𝙋𝘼 𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙢 📲 bit.ly/4mK2sIp
We’re excited to welcome Chris Houston to the RLPA team, who has joined as a Player Transition Manager for the Past Player & Transition Program!
𝙍𝙀𝘼𝘿: 𝘾𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙨 𝙃𝙤𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙣 𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙨 𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙨 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙛𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙩𝙤 𝙟𝙤𝙞𝙣 𝙍𝙇𝙋𝘼 𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙢 📲 bit.ly/4mK2sIp
Kia ora Anthony 🤝
We’re excited to welcome Anthony Gelling to the RLPA team, who has joined as a Player Transition Manager for the Past Player & Transition Program!
𝙍𝙀𝘼𝘿: 𝘾𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙨 𝙈𝙘𝙌𝙪𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙨 𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙨 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙛𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙩𝙤 𝙟𝙤𝙞𝙣 𝙍𝙇𝙋𝘼 𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙢 📲 bit.ly/4mK2sIp
We’re excited to welcome Anthony Gelling to the RLPA team, who has joined as a Player Transition Manager for the Past Player & Transition Program!
𝙍𝙀𝘼𝘿: 𝘾𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙨 𝙈𝙘𝙌𝙪𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙨 𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙨 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙛𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙩𝙤 𝙟𝙤𝙞𝙣 𝙍𝙇𝙋𝘼 𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙢 📲 bit.ly/4mK2sIp
October 14, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Kia ora Anthony 🤝
We’re excited to welcome Anthony Gelling to the RLPA team, who has joined as a Player Transition Manager for the Past Player & Transition Program!
𝙍𝙀𝘼𝘿: 𝘾𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙨 𝙈𝙘𝙌𝙪𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙨 𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙨 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙛𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙩𝙤 𝙟𝙤𝙞𝙣 𝙍𝙇𝙋𝘼 𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙢 📲 bit.ly/4mK2sIp
We’re excited to welcome Anthony Gelling to the RLPA team, who has joined as a Player Transition Manager for the Past Player & Transition Program!
𝙍𝙀𝘼𝘿: 𝘾𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙨 𝙈𝙘𝙌𝙪𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙨 𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙨 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙛𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙩𝙤 𝙟𝙤𝙞𝙣 𝙍𝙇𝙋𝘼 𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙢 📲 bit.ly/4mK2sIp
“The RLPA congratulates all NRL and NRLW players who have retired from the professional game over the past year,” said Tom Symonds.
“The RLPA’s Past Player and Transition Program looks forward to welcoming all retiring players to the family and supporting them into their next chapter.”
“The RLPA’s Past Player and Transition Program looks forward to welcoming all retiring players to the family and supporting them into their next chapter.”
October 14, 2025 at 6:48 AM
“The RLPA congratulates all NRL and NRLW players who have retired from the professional game over the past year,” said Tom Symonds.
“The RLPA’s Past Player and Transition Program looks forward to welcoming all retiring players to the family and supporting them into their next chapter.”
“The RLPA’s Past Player and Transition Program looks forward to welcoming all retiring players to the family and supporting them into their next chapter.”
The inaugural RLPA Past Player Summit brought together 2025 retirees, their partners and a diverse group of former NRL and NRLW players. Focused on life after footy, the day was filled with honest conversations, valuable support and new and lasting connections.
Read more here 📲 bit.ly/3J7euO2
Read more here 📲 bit.ly/3J7euO2
October 13, 2025 at 4:13 AM
The inaugural RLPA Past Player Summit brought together 2025 retirees, their partners and a diverse group of former NRL and NRLW players. Focused on life after footy, the day was filled with honest conversations, valuable support and new and lasting connections.
Read more here 📲 bit.ly/3J7euO2
Read more here 📲 bit.ly/3J7euO2
A Grand Final masterclass 🔥
Reece Walsh turned it on, scoring one and setting up three in a statement performance that sealed the Clive Churchill Medal 🏅
Reece Walsh turned it on, scoring one and setting up three in a statement performance that sealed the Clive Churchill Medal 🏅
October 5, 2025 at 12:10 PM
A Grand Final masterclass 🔥
Reece Walsh turned it on, scoring one and setting up three in a statement performance that sealed the Clive Churchill Medal 🏅
Reece Walsh turned it on, scoring one and setting up three in a statement performance that sealed the Clive Churchill Medal 🏅
The Provan-Summons Trophy goes north 🏆
Congratulations to the Brisbane Broncos on a historic Grand Final victory!
Congratulations to the Brisbane Broncos on a historic Grand Final victory!
October 5, 2025 at 12:06 PM
The Provan-Summons Trophy goes north 🏆
Congratulations to the Brisbane Broncos on a historic Grand Final victory!
Congratulations to the Brisbane Broncos on a historic Grand Final victory!
A true game-changer when it mattered most 👏
Congratulations to Mele Hufanga, winner of the 2025 Karyn Murphy Medal, after a truly inspiring performance that saw her top the run metres and score the game-winning try.
Congratulations to Mele Hufanga, winner of the 2025 Karyn Murphy Medal, after a truly inspiring performance that saw her top the run metres and score the game-winning try.
October 5, 2025 at 9:24 AM
A true game-changer when it mattered most 👏
Congratulations to Mele Hufanga, winner of the 2025 Karyn Murphy Medal, after a truly inspiring performance that saw her top the run metres and score the game-winning try.
Congratulations to Mele Hufanga, winner of the 2025 Karyn Murphy Medal, after a truly inspiring performance that saw her top the run metres and score the game-winning try.
2025 NRLW PREMIERS 🏆
Congrats to the Brisbane Broncos and players for their epic Grand Final win against the Roosters.
#NRLW #RLPA #GrandFinal
Congrats to the Brisbane Broncos and players for their epic Grand Final win against the Roosters.
#NRLW #RLPA #GrandFinal
October 5, 2025 at 9:04 AM
2025 NRLW PREMIERS 🏆
Congrats to the Brisbane Broncos and players for their epic Grand Final win against the Roosters.
#NRLW #RLPA #GrandFinal
Congrats to the Brisbane Broncos and players for their epic Grand Final win against the Roosters.
#NRLW #RLPA #GrandFinal
That’s a wrap on the inaugural RLPA Past Player Summit 🙌
Newcastle old boys Sione Mata’utia and Chris Houston reflected on their careers and representing the RLPA at the Nines Premier League tournament earlier this year.
Newcastle old boys Sione Mata’utia and Chris Houston reflected on their careers and representing the RLPA at the Nines Premier League tournament earlier this year.
October 4, 2025 at 11:33 AM
That’s a wrap on the inaugural RLPA Past Player Summit 🙌
Newcastle old boys Sione Mata’utia and Chris Houston reflected on their careers and representing the RLPA at the Nines Premier League tournament earlier this year.
Newcastle old boys Sione Mata’utia and Chris Houston reflected on their careers and representing the RLPA at the Nines Premier League tournament earlier this year.
Run by the RLPA’s Past Player and Transition Program, the Past Player Summit will help players into and through their next chapter. The day will also be full of connection for past NRL and NRLW players.
October 4, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Run by the RLPA’s Past Player and Transition Program, the Past Player Summit will help players into and through their next chapter. The day will also be full of connection for past NRL and NRLW players.
When respect meets rivalry 🤝
2024 RLPA Players’ Champion Isabelle Kelly had high praise for this year’s winner, Tamika Upton, ahead of their grand final clash this weekend.💥
I’m sure Izzy won’t be as friendly on the field…
2024 RLPA Players’ Champion Isabelle Kelly had high praise for this year’s winner, Tamika Upton, ahead of their grand final clash this weekend.💥
I’m sure Izzy won’t be as friendly on the field…
October 3, 2025 at 3:34 AM
When respect meets rivalry 🤝
2024 RLPA Players’ Champion Isabelle Kelly had high praise for this year’s winner, Tamika Upton, ahead of their grand final clash this weekend.💥
I’m sure Izzy won’t be as friendly on the field…
2024 RLPA Players’ Champion Isabelle Kelly had high praise for this year’s winner, Tamika Upton, ahead of their grand final clash this weekend.💥
I’m sure Izzy won’t be as friendly on the field…
Tamika wins Players’ Champion 🏆
Tamika Upton, the RLPA Players’ Champion for 2025, as voted by NRLW players 🙌
Read more here 📲 bit.ly/3KRaTEj
Tamika Upton, the RLPA Players’ Champion for 2025, as voted by NRLW players 🙌
Read more here 📲 bit.ly/3KRaTEj
October 2, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Tamika wins Players’ Champion 🏆
Tamika Upton, the RLPA Players’ Champion for 2025, as voted by NRLW players 🙌
Read more here 📲 bit.ly/3KRaTEj
Tamika Upton, the RLPA Players’ Champion for 2025, as voted by NRLW players 🙌
Read more here 📲 bit.ly/3KRaTEj
The Finalists for the Players’ Champion 🏆
As voted by NRLW players, the winner will be revealed tonight on the Grand Final Countdown on Channel 9!
Who do YOU think will be the Players’ Champion?
Drop your predictions below! 👇
As voted by NRLW players, the winner will be revealed tonight on the Grand Final Countdown on Channel 9!
Who do YOU think will be the Players’ Champion?
Drop your predictions below! 👇
October 2, 2025 at 1:02 AM
The Finalists for the Players’ Champion 🏆
As voted by NRLW players, the winner will be revealed tonight on the Grand Final Countdown on Channel 9!
Who do YOU think will be the Players’ Champion?
Drop your predictions below! 👇
As voted by NRLW players, the winner will be revealed tonight on the Grand Final Countdown on Channel 9!
Who do YOU think will be the Players’ Champion?
Drop your predictions below! 👇
Welcome Crispy 👋
We’re excited to welcome Chris McQueen to the RLPA team, who has joined as a Player Transition Manager for the Past Player & Transition Program!
Read more about Chris and the rest of our newest team members here 📲 bit.ly/4mK2sIp
We’re excited to welcome Chris McQueen to the RLPA team, who has joined as a Player Transition Manager for the Past Player & Transition Program!
Read more about Chris and the rest of our newest team members here 📲 bit.ly/4mK2sIp
September 30, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Welcome Crispy 👋
We’re excited to welcome Chris McQueen to the RLPA team, who has joined as a Player Transition Manager for the Past Player & Transition Program!
Read more about Chris and the rest of our newest team members here 📲 bit.ly/4mK2sIp
We’re excited to welcome Chris McQueen to the RLPA team, who has joined as a Player Transition Manager for the Past Player & Transition Program!
Read more about Chris and the rest of our newest team members here 📲 bit.ly/4mK2sIp
Game respects game 👊
2024 RLPA Players’ Champion Jahrome Hughes tipping the cap to Teddy after an NRL season to remember 🫡
2024 RLPA Players’ Champion Jahrome Hughes tipping the cap to Teddy after an NRL season to remember 🫡
September 30, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Game respects game 👊
2024 RLPA Players’ Champion Jahrome Hughes tipping the cap to Teddy after an NRL season to remember 🫡
2024 RLPA Players’ Champion Jahrome Hughes tipping the cap to Teddy after an NRL season to remember 🫡
Congrats Teddy 🚀
This season’s Players’ Champion, as voted by NRL players - where rivalry meets respect 👊
The RLPA congratulates Teddy on an unforgettable season, 2025 was one of your best mate! 👏
Read more here📲 bit.ly/3KqQvd
This season’s Players’ Champion, as voted by NRL players - where rivalry meets respect 👊
The RLPA congratulates Teddy on an unforgettable season, 2025 was one of your best mate! 👏
Read more here📲 bit.ly/3KqQvd
September 30, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Congrats Teddy 🚀
This season’s Players’ Champion, as voted by NRL players - where rivalry meets respect 👊
The RLPA congratulates Teddy on an unforgettable season, 2025 was one of your best mate! 👏
Read more here📲 bit.ly/3KqQvd
This season’s Players’ Champion, as voted by NRL players - where rivalry meets respect 👊
The RLPA congratulates Teddy on an unforgettable season, 2025 was one of your best mate! 👏
Read more here📲 bit.ly/3KqQvd