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

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

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

“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 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

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 🏅

The Provan-Summons Trophy goes north 🏆 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.

2025 NRLW PREMIERS 🏆 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.

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…

Tamika wins Players’ Champion 🏆 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! 👇

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

Game respects game 👊 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

JT 🤝 JT   The Tedesgoat matches the GOAT with four of the RLPA’s top gong for NRL players.   The Players’ Champion of 2025 - James Tedesco

Teddy makes it 4 🏆🏆🏆🏆 James Tedesco, the Players’ Champion for 2025, as voted by NRL players 🤝 Don’t miss it! Tune in to 100% Footy tonight on Channel 9 for Teddy’s exclusive interview on his famous award win. Read more here📲 bit.ly/3KqQvd1

The Finalists for the Players’ Champion 🏆 As voted by NRL players, the RLPA will reveal the winner later today. Who do you think will be the Players’ Champion? Comment below! 👇

“The industry’s worst kept secret is how rife shoulder tapping is,” said Clint Newton OAM, CEO of the RLPA. “The fact that 76 per cent of players have said shoulder tapping happens more often just proves how common it is and how underreported it is.”

As voted by the players, we’re proud to announce Tamika Upton as the inaugural 2025 RLPA Players’ Recruit of the Year from the NRLW 🏆 ⁣ Read more below 📲 www.rlpa.com.au/news/clark-a...

As voted by the players, we’re proud to announce Erin Clark as the inaugural 2025 RLPA Players’ Recruit of the Year from the NRL 🏆 ⁣ Click the link to read more www.rlpa.com.au/news/clark-a...

In our exclusive RLPA Player Poll conducted with the Daily Telegraph, we asked more than 500 players which player 20 or younger they think has the brightest future. Click here to find out who they voted bit.ly/3KCRsiq

Congratulations to Jocelyn Kelleher, who will play her 50th NRLW game against the Sharks this weekend! 👏 The all-time NRLW point scorer, Jocelyn Kelleher has been a consistent force and a key part of the Roosters’ engine room since her debut in 2020. What a milestone! All the best for Saturday 💪

The RLPA is proud to announce the Players’ Dream Team for the 2025 NRLW Season 🔥 As voted by the players, the RLPA Players’ Dream Team features the best 14 players by their positions 🙌 🔗 Read more here: bit.ly/3KjNMlJ

The top 3 Halfbacks from the 2025 NRLW season, as voted by the players 🗳️ Only 1 will make the final RLPA Players’ Dream Team, find out who it will be tonight on Freddy and the Eighth on Channel 9. Who do you think the players backed as their Halfback in the Players’ Dream Team?

The top 3 Impact Players from the 2025 NRLW season, as voted by the players 🗳️ Only 1 will make the final RLPA Players’ Dream Team, find out who it will be tonight on Freddy and the Eighth on Channel 9. Who do you think the players backed in their Dream Team?

The top 3 Hookers from the 2025 NRLW season, as voted by the players 🗳️ Only 1 will make the final RLPA Players’ Dream Team, find out who it will be tonight on Freddy and the Eighth on Channel 9. Who do you think the players backed in their Dream Team?

The top 4 Centres from the 2025 NRLW season, as voted by the players 🗳️ Only 2 will make the final RLPA Players’ Dream Team, find out who it will be tonight on Freddy and the Eighth on Channel 9. Who do you think the players voted for?

The top 3 Locks from the 2025 NRLW season, as voted by the players 🗳️ Only 1 will make the final RLPA Players’ Dream Team, find out who it will be tonight on Freddy and the Eighth on Channel 9. Who do you think the players voted for?

The top 4 Second Rowers from the 2025 NRLW season, as voted by the players 🗳️ Only 2 will make the final RLPA Players’ Dream Team, find out who it will be tonight on Freddy and the Eighth on Chanel 9. Who do you think the players voted for?

The top 3 Five-Eighths from the 2025 NRLW season, as voted by the players 🗳️ Only 1 will make the final RLPA Players’ Dream Team, find out who it will be Wednesday night on Freddy and the Eighth on Channel 9. Who do you think the players backed in their Dream Team?

The top 4 Wingers from the 2025 NRLW season, as voted by the players 🗳️ Only 2 will make the final RLPA Players’ Dream Team, find out who it will be Wednesday night on Freddy and the Eighth on Channel 9. Who do you think the players backed as their wingers?

The top 4 Props from the 2025 NRLW season, as voted by the players 🗳️ Only 2 will make the final Players’ Dream Team, find out who they will be Wednesday night on Freddy and the Eight on Channel 9. Who do you think the players voted for?

The top 3 Fullbacks from the 2025 NRLW season, as voted by the players 🗳️ Only 1 will make the final Players’ Dream Team, find out who it will be Wednesday night on Freddy and the Eighth on Channel 9. Who do you think the players backed as their Fullback?

The RLPA is proud to announce the Players’ Dream Team for the 2025 NRL Season 🔥 As voted by the players, the RLPA Players’ Dream Team features the best 14 players by their positions 🙌 Read more here: bit.ly/4mwqmH8

In our exclusive RLPA Player Poll conducted with the @telegraph_sport, we asked more than 500 players who their most Underrated Player was. Click here to find out who they voted: www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/nr...

The top 3 Halfbacks from the 2025 NRL season, as voted by the players 🗳️ Only 1 will make the final RLPA Players’ Dream Team, find out who it will be Monday night on 100% Footy on Channel 9. Who do you think the players backed as their Halfback in the Players’ Dream Team?

The top 3 Impact Players from the 2025 NRL season, as voted by the players 🗳️ Only 1 will make the final RLPA Players’ Dream Team, find out who it will be Monday night on 100% Footy on Channel 9. Who do you think the players backed in their Dream Team?

The top 3 Hookers from the 2025 NRL season, as voted by the players 🗳️ Only 1 will make the final RLPA Players’ Dream Team, find out who it will be Monday night on 100% Footy on Channel 9 Who do you think the players backed in their Dream Team?

The top 4 Centres from the 2025 NRL season, as voted by the players 🗳️ Only 2 will make the final RLPA Players’ Dream Team, find out who it will be Monday night on 100% Footy on Channel 9 Who do you think the players voted for?

The top 3 Locks from the 2025 NRL season, as voted by the players 🗳️ Only 1 will make the final RLPA Players’ Dream Team, find out who it will be Monday night on 100% Footy on Channel 9. Who do you think the players voted for?

The top 4 Second Rowers from the 2025 NRL season, as voted by the players 🗳️ Only 2 will make the final RLPA Players’ Dream Team, find out who it will be Monday night on 100% Footy on Channel 9. Who do you think the players voted for?

The top 3 Five Eighths from the 2025 NRL season, as voted by the players 🗳️ Only 1 will make the final RLPA Players’ Dream Team, find out who it will be Monday night on 100% Footy on Channel 9. Who do you think the players backed in their Dream Team?

The top 4 Wingers from the 2025 NRL season, as voted by the players 🗳️ Only 2 will make the final RLPA Players’ Dream Team, find out who it will be Monday night on 100% Footy on Channel 9. Who do you think the players backed as their wingers?

Congratulations to Penrith hard man Moses Leota, who is set to play his 200th NRL game over the weekend 🤝 200 of the toughest - all at the foot of the mountains. Well done and good luck, Moses 🙌

The top 4 Props from the 2025 NRL season, as voted by the players 🗳️ Only 2 will make the final Players’ Dream Team, find out who they will be Monday night on 100% Footy on Channel 9. Who do you think the players voted for?

The top 3 Fullbacks from the 2025 NRL season, as voted by the players 🗳️ Only 1 will make the final Players’ Dream Team, find out who it will be Monday night on 100% Footy on Channel 9. Who do you think the players backed as their Fullback?

Massive congratulations to Georgia Hale, who is set to play her 50th NRLW game this weekend 💫 A leader both on and off the field, Georgia’s consistency, class, and commitment have made her one of the most respected figures in the game. Well done, Georgia, we’ll be cheering you on this Saturday 👏