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Our man Joe Galuvao’s connection with Nathan Merritt is what our Past Player and Transition Program is all about 🤝
Nathan recently reached out to the RLPA over Instagram asking to stay up to date with upcoming Past Player & Transition Program events.
Nathan recently reached out to the RLPA over Instagram asking to stay up to date with upcoming Past Player & Transition Program events.
November 19, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Our man Joe Galuvao’s connection with Nathan Merritt is what our Past Player and Transition Program is all about 🤝
Nathan recently reached out to the RLPA over Instagram asking to stay up to date with upcoming Past Player & Transition Program events.
Nathan recently reached out to the RLPA over Instagram asking to stay up to date with upcoming Past Player & Transition Program events.
Aaron Woods talks through the shift from playing to retirement, what stepping into his new role in the media has looked like, and the role Joe Galuvao and the Past Player & Transition Program have played in helping him find his feet beyond the game.
November 16, 2025 at 6:03 AM
Aaron Woods talks through the shift from playing to retirement, what stepping into his new role in the media has looked like, and the role Joe Galuvao and the Past Player & Transition Program have played in helping him find his feet beyond the game.
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 16, 2025 at 6:03 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.
“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 ✊🇳🇿
Matt Ikuvalu reflects on his transition out of the game, what life’s looked like since hanging up the boots and how the Past Player & Transition Program has helped him navigate life beyond rugby league.
November 9, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Matt Ikuvalu reflects on his transition out of the game, what life’s looked like since hanging up the boots and how the Past Player & Transition Program has helped him navigate life beyond rugby league.
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
𝙍𝙀𝘼𝘿: 𝙍𝙇𝙋𝘼 𝙝𝙤𝙣𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙍𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖𝙘𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬𝙡𝙚𝙙𝙜𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙮𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 📲 bit.ly/4nMfm9T
October 14, 2025 at 6:48 AM
𝙍𝙀𝘼𝘿: 𝙍𝙇𝙋𝘼 𝙝𝙤𝙣𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙍𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖𝙘𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬𝙡𝙚𝙙𝙜𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙮𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 📲 bit.ly/4nMfm9T
“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
The RLPA’s own Anthony Gelling led a Q&A with past players and entrepreneurs Lewis Brown, Denan Kemp, and Corey Payne.
Tom Symonds spoke with past player Jordan Pereira to chat life after footy since joining Stryker — one of the businesses involved in the RLPA’s Player Employment Network.
Tom Symonds spoke with past player Jordan Pereira to chat life after footy since joining Stryker — one of the businesses involved in the RLPA’s Player Employment Network.
October 4, 2025 at 11:33 AM
The RLPA’s own Anthony Gelling led a Q&A with past players and entrepreneurs Lewis Brown, Denan Kemp, and Corey Payne.
Tom Symonds spoke with past player Jordan Pereira to chat life after footy since joining Stryker — one of the businesses involved in the RLPA’s Player Employment Network.
Tom Symonds spoke with past player Jordan Pereira to chat life after footy since joining Stryker — one of the businesses involved in the RLPA’s Player Employment Network.
David and his wife, Utu Solomona, hosted a session on Love Languages, highlighting the different types through games and lived experience.
Professional big wave surfer Mark Matthews delivered a raw and honest keynote, fueled by gratitude.
Professional big wave surfer Mark Matthews delivered a raw and honest keynote, fueled by gratitude.
October 4, 2025 at 11:33 AM
David and his wife, Utu Solomona, hosted a session on Love Languages, highlighting the different types through games and lived experience.
Professional big wave surfer Mark Matthews delivered a raw and honest keynote, fueled by gratitude.
Professional big wave surfer Mark Matthews delivered a raw and honest keynote, fueled by gratitude.
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.