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The Green Machine’s best 💪
The RLPA’s Shaun Lane was proud to present Ethan Strange (Five-Eighth of the Year), Joseph Tapine (Prop of the Year) and Hudson Young (Second Rower of the Year) with their official recognition in the 2025 RLPA Players’ Dream Team from the NRL.
The RLPA’s Shaun Lane was proud to present Ethan Strange (Five-Eighth of the Year), Joseph Tapine (Prop of the Year) and Hudson Young (Second Rower of the Year) with their official recognition in the 2025 RLPA Players’ Dream Team from the NRL.
February 18, 2026 at 5:09 AM
The Green Machine’s best 💪
The RLPA’s Shaun Lane was proud to present Ethan Strange (Five-Eighth of the Year), Joseph Tapine (Prop of the Year) and Hudson Young (Second Rower of the Year) with their official recognition in the 2025 RLPA Players’ Dream Team from the NRL.
The RLPA’s Shaun Lane was proud to present Ethan Strange (Five-Eighth of the Year), Joseph Tapine (Prop of the Year) and Hudson Young (Second Rower of the Year) with their official recognition in the 2025 RLPA Players’ Dream Team from the NRL.
An incredible day of pride, passion, and culture in Kirikiriroa (Hamilton) for the 2026 All Stars.
Another powerful week celebrating Māori, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander players 🖤❤️🤍 🖤💛❤️ 💚💙🖤🤍
Another powerful week celebrating Māori, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander players 🖤❤️🤍 🖤💛❤️ 💚💙🖤🤍
February 15, 2026 at 11:29 PM
An incredible day of pride, passion, and culture in Kirikiriroa (Hamilton) for the 2026 All Stars.
Another powerful week celebrating Māori, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander players 🖤❤️🤍 🖤💛❤️ 💚💙🖤🤍
Another powerful week celebrating Māori, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander players 🖤❤️🤍 🖤💛❤️ 💚💙🖤🤍
For some players, this isn’t just another game, it’s one of the most important weeks of the year 🖤❤️🤍 🖤💛❤️ 💚💙🖤🤍
February 13, 2026 at 6:03 AM
For some players, this isn’t just another game, it’s one of the most important weeks of the year 🖤❤️🤍 🖤💛❤️ 💚💙🖤🤍
677 days between games.
Along the way, uncertainty about what the future had in store.
Thomas Flegler’s return is what resilience and hard work looks like 💪
A great forward who is also passionate about the game and its players, it was special to see Flegs back out there doing what he loves 🙌
Along the way, uncertainty about what the future had in store.
Thomas Flegler’s return is what resilience and hard work looks like 💪
A great forward who is also passionate about the game and its players, it was special to see Flegs back out there doing what he loves 🙌
February 12, 2026 at 11:43 PM
677 days between games.
Along the way, uncertainty about what the future had in store.
Thomas Flegler’s return is what resilience and hard work looks like 💪
A great forward who is also passionate about the game and its players, it was special to see Flegs back out there doing what he loves 🙌
Along the way, uncertainty about what the future had in store.
Thomas Flegler’s return is what resilience and hard work looks like 💪
A great forward who is also passionate about the game and its players, it was special to see Flegs back out there doing what he loves 🙌
Aroha ki te whenua, ki te tangata 🔴⚪️⚫️
We join our whānau in Aotearoa and around the world in acknowledging Waitangi Day.
We join our whānau in Aotearoa and around the world in acknowledging Waitangi Day.
February 6, 2026 at 6:06 AM
Aroha ki te whenua, ki te tangata 🔴⚪️⚫️
We join our whānau in Aotearoa and around the world in acknowledging Waitangi Day.
We join our whānau in Aotearoa and around the world in acknowledging Waitangi Day.
“I think there’s so much learning involved in trying to be a better player, but also a better person as well.”
February 5, 2026 at 6:17 AM
“I think there’s so much learning involved in trying to be a better player, but also a better person as well.”
“You (have) got that group in there, (who are) pretty adaptable and open to learning, and got heaps of questions… pretty awesome kind of stage to set and get them to grow from.”
February 5, 2026 at 5:01 AM
“You (have) got that group in there, (who are) pretty adaptable and open to learning, and got heaps of questions… pretty awesome kind of stage to set and get them to grow from.”
Clint Newton, RLPA CEO, reacts to today’s NRL rule changes and how the consultation process on rule changes can be resolved in the future.
Players have always been able to adapt and evolve based on rule changes, but the process and timeline of implementing them matters.
Players have always been able to adapt and evolve based on rule changes, but the process and timeline of implementing them matters.
February 4, 2026 at 10:33 AM
Clint Newton, RLPA CEO, reacts to today’s NRL rule changes and how the consultation process on rule changes can be resolved in the future.
Players have always been able to adapt and evolve based on rule changes, but the process and timeline of implementing them matters.
Players have always been able to adapt and evolve based on rule changes, but the process and timeline of implementing them matters.
What a year it was for Erin 👌
Player Operations Managers Tinirau Arona and Mitch Rein were proud to present Erin Clark with his official recognition as the Lock of the Year in the 2025 RLPA Players’ Dream Team, as part of a recent Warriors club visit.
Player Operations Managers Tinirau Arona and Mitch Rein were proud to present Erin Clark with his official recognition as the Lock of the Year in the 2025 RLPA Players’ Dream Team, as part of a recent Warriors club visit.
February 3, 2026 at 5:01 AM
What a year it was for Erin 👌
Player Operations Managers Tinirau Arona and Mitch Rein were proud to present Erin Clark with his official recognition as the Lock of the Year in the 2025 RLPA Players’ Dream Team, as part of a recent Warriors club visit.
Player Operations Managers Tinirau Arona and Mitch Rein were proud to present Erin Clark with his official recognition as the Lock of the Year in the 2025 RLPA Players’ Dream Team, as part of a recent Warriors club visit.
It was a privilege to hear from Kieran Read at Leaders In League.
The former All Black captain, and one of rugby’s most respected leaders, shared powerful insights on high performance, preparation and what it truly takes to build strong team culture of excellence.
The former All Black captain, and one of rugby’s most respected leaders, shared powerful insights on high performance, preparation and what it truly takes to build strong team culture of excellence.
January 31, 2026 at 4:15 AM
It was a privilege to hear from Kieran Read at Leaders In League.
The former All Black captain, and one of rugby’s most respected leaders, shared powerful insights on high performance, preparation and what it truly takes to build strong team culture of excellence.
The former All Black captain, and one of rugby’s most respected leaders, shared powerful insights on high performance, preparation and what it truly takes to build strong team culture of excellence.
It was great to hear from Nathan Lyon, one of the greats of modern cricket, who shared some honest insights on leadership, life as a professional athlete and the responsibility that comes with being a role model👏
Thank you, as well, to ACA Delegate Hannah Darlington for hosting 🎤
Thank you, as well, to ACA Delegate Hannah Darlington for hosting 🎤
January 30, 2026 at 2:53 AM
It was great to hear from Nathan Lyon, one of the greats of modern cricket, who shared some honest insights on leadership, life as a professional athlete and the responsibility that comes with being a role model👏
Thank you, as well, to ACA Delegate Hannah Darlington for hosting 🎤
Thank you, as well, to ACA Delegate Hannah Darlington for hosting 🎤
Our Leaders in League player conference officially got underway this morning, setting the tone for a big year ahead 🙌
January 30, 2026 at 1:43 AM
Our Leaders in League player conference officially got underway this morning, setting the tone for a big year ahead 🙌
The Fossils aren’t extinct! 🦖
Avoiding relegation, the Fossils now go up against the Gold Coast Giants in the Shield Semi Final 👏
Avoiding relegation, the Fossils now go up against the Gold Coast Giants in the Shield Semi Final 👏
January 25, 2026 at 11:02 PM
The Fossils aren’t extinct! 🦖
Avoiding relegation, the Fossils now go up against the Gold Coast Giants in the Shield Semi Final 👏
Avoiding relegation, the Fossils now go up against the Gold Coast Giants in the Shield Semi Final 👏
In the fight until the end, going down to FTA led by the RLPA’s won Tinirau Arona.
All to play for in Game 3.
Up the Fossils 🦖🦴
All to play for in Game 3.
Up the Fossils 🦖🦴
January 25, 2026 at 7:01 AM
In the fight until the end, going down to FTA led by the RLPA’s won Tinirau Arona.
All to play for in Game 3.
Up the Fossils 🦖🦴
All to play for in Game 3.
Up the Fossils 🦖🦴
Bittersweet start to the Nines Premier League, going down 8-0.
Well done Marlins, the boys knew they were in a contest.
Time to reload for Game 2 🫡
Well done Marlins, the boys knew they were in a contest.
Time to reload for Game 2 🫡
January 24, 2026 at 11:55 PM
Bittersweet start to the Nines Premier League, going down 8-0.
Well done Marlins, the boys knew they were in a contest.
Time to reload for Game 2 🫡
Well done Marlins, the boys knew they were in a contest.
Time to reload for Game 2 🫡
Captain’s Run take ✌️
Fresh and ready to take on the Nines Premier League 💪
Fresh and ready to take on the Nines Premier League 💪
January 23, 2026 at 7:46 AM
Captain’s Run take ✌️
Fresh and ready to take on the Nines Premier League 💪
Fresh and ready to take on the Nines Premier League 💪
Congratulations to the Sydney Roosters, Parramatta Eels, Gold Coast Titans and Brisbane Broncos on topping the table across a number of categories.
January 22, 2026 at 4:36 AM
Congratulations to the Sydney Roosters, Parramatta Eels, Gold Coast Titans and Brisbane Broncos on topping the table across a number of categories.
Congratulations to the Penrith Panthers, Parramatta Eels, Melbourne Storm and Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs on topping the table across a number of categories.
January 22, 2026 at 2:09 AM
Congratulations to the Penrith Panthers, Parramatta Eels, Melbourne Storm and Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs on topping the table across a number of categories.
Year two of the Players’ Pulse, our exclusive survey of over 800 NRL and NRW players 📊
The Sydney Roosters have topped the NRLW for player satisfaction in the 2025 RLPA Players’ Pulse, scoring as the best work place for players.
The Sydney Roosters have topped the NRLW for player satisfaction in the 2025 RLPA Players’ Pulse, scoring as the best work place for players.
January 21, 2026 at 5:03 AM
Year two of the Players’ Pulse, our exclusive survey of over 800 NRL and NRW players 📊
The Sydney Roosters have topped the NRLW for player satisfaction in the 2025 RLPA Players’ Pulse, scoring as the best work place for players.
The Sydney Roosters have topped the NRLW for player satisfaction in the 2025 RLPA Players’ Pulse, scoring as the best work place for players.
Year two of the Players’ Pulse, our exclusive survey of over 800 NRL and NRW players 📊
The Penrith Panthers have topped the NRL for player satisfaction in the 2025 RLPA Players’ Pulse, scoring as the best work place for players.
The Penrith Panthers have topped the NRL for player satisfaction in the 2025 RLPA Players’ Pulse, scoring as the best work place for players.
January 21, 2026 at 3:07 AM
Year two of the Players’ Pulse, our exclusive survey of over 800 NRL and NRW players 📊
The Penrith Panthers have topped the NRL for player satisfaction in the 2025 RLPA Players’ Pulse, scoring as the best work place for players.
The Penrith Panthers have topped the NRL for player satisfaction in the 2025 RLPA Players’ Pulse, scoring as the best work place for players.
In our series Retired Rookies, we’re catching up with members of the Class of 2024 to explore what life has looked like in their first year beyond the field.
January 20, 2026 at 5:32 AM
In our series Retired Rookies, we’re catching up with members of the Class of 2024 to explore what life has looked like in their first year beyond the field.
Over 2,000 NRL games at 16 NRL clubs, over 800 Super League games, 11 international players, four State of Origin players, three NRL Premiership winners, and a Dally M medal winner. The Fossils come with experience and ready to dominate the Nines Premier League in 2026 💪
January 16, 2026 at 7:06 AM
Over 2,000 NRL games at 16 NRL clubs, over 800 Super League games, 11 international players, four State of Origin players, three NRL Premiership winners, and a Dally M medal winner. The Fossils come with experience and ready to dominate the Nines Premier League in 2026 💪
Welcome aboard Laney 👏
We’re excited to announce former player leader and RLPA Board member, Shaun Lane, has joined the RLPA team as a Player Operations Manager!
We’re excited to announce former player leader and RLPA Board member, Shaun Lane, has joined the RLPA team as a Player Operations Manager!
January 14, 2026 at 4:08 AM
Welcome aboard Laney 👏
We’re excited to announce former player leader and RLPA Board member, Shaun Lane, has joined the RLPA team as a Player Operations Manager!
We’re excited to announce former player leader and RLPA Board member, Shaun Lane, has joined the RLPA team as a Player Operations Manager!
A star on the rise ⭐️
Player Operations Managers Mitch Rein and Tinirau Arona were proud to present Isaiya Katoa with his official recognition as the Halfback of the Year in the 2025 Players’ Dream Team, as part of a recent Dolphins club visit.
Player Operations Managers Mitch Rein and Tinirau Arona were proud to present Isaiya Katoa with his official recognition as the Halfback of the Year in the 2025 Players’ Dream Team, as part of a recent Dolphins club visit.
December 23, 2025 at 4:36 AM
A star on the rise ⭐️
Player Operations Managers Mitch Rein and Tinirau Arona were proud to present Isaiya Katoa with his official recognition as the Halfback of the Year in the 2025 Players’ Dream Team, as part of a recent Dolphins club visit.
Player Operations Managers Mitch Rein and Tinirau Arona were proud to present Isaiya Katoa with his official recognition as the Halfback of the Year in the 2025 Players’ Dream Team, as part of a recent Dolphins club visit.
