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Sydney’s first Keep Connected event 🫶 A new initiative hosted by Morgan Te Oka (our NRLW Player Transition Manger in the Past Player and Transition Program). Keep Connected aims to bring past NRLW players together to create space for connection, support, and shared experiences beyond the game.

What a week it was for the milestone men 👏 Congrats to all who hit personal milestones over last round, including Samuela Fainu on his 50th NRL game in Round 2.

Different cultures, one game 🌎🤝 Across Round 3, players showcased their heritage, a powerful reflection of the diversity in our game ❤️ #RLPA #NRL #MulticulturalRound

Today is International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, a battle that is still ongoing, even for our NRL and NRLW players.

7% isn’t just a number*, it’s people and the RLPA will continue to advocate on behalf of our members for fairness and respect. 

There is no place for racism anywhere. 

*Statistics from our 2025 Players’ Pulse, our annual survey of over 800 NRL and NRLW players.

From where you come from to who you represent, Multicultural Round is about celebrating identity, pride and the stories that help shape our game 👏

What family and culture means 🙌

“I would like to congratulate Matt Eisenhuth on his incredible rugby league career after announcing his retirement,” said Joe Galuvao, Player Transition Manager at the RLPA. “‘Eiso’ has earned enormous respect across the game for the way he has approached his career.” “Having first worked with Matt at the Wests Tigers and then again at Penrith, I’ve seen firsthand the qualities that made him such a valued teammate: team-first, reliable, tough and dependable. He is the type of player coaches trust and teammates love playing alongside.” “Matt should also be proud of the way he has prepared for life after rugby league. He understood early that playing doesn’t last forever and has put in the work away from the field to give himself every opportunity to succeed in the next chapter.” “On behalf of the RLPA, we congratulate Matt on his career and thank him for his contribution to the game. We now look forward to welcoming him into our Past Player & Transition Program and supporting him as he begins the next chapter of his journey.”

We stand together in support for fair and equal health and wellbeing outcomes for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and remain committed to listening, learning and taking meaningful action through our Reconciliation Action Plan. We also recognise the incredible contribution of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander players. #RLP #closethegap #nationalclosethegapday

Shoutout to all players hitting personal milestones too, including Morgan Smithies bringing up 50 NRL games in Round 1 👏

Round 2 delivered some special milestones ✨ AJ etched his name in history, becoming the greatest ever try scorer in Premiership history 👑

The RLPA is proud to announce that Harry Grant has joined the Men’s Player Advisory Group. A longstanding Delegate at Melbourne Storm, the Storm captain will bring a wealth of experience to the PAG, assisting in the decision-making alongside the RLPA on behalf of all players. MEN’S PLAYER ADVISORY GROUP Felise Kaufusi (General President) Pat Carrigan Nicho Hynes Euan Aitken Kurt Capewell Jack Cogger Mitch Kenny Harry Grant

THE MOMENT! A celebration of an achievement decades in the making 👑 213 NRL tries - WOW!

THE GREATEST! 213 career tries – congratulations AJ 👏

212! Alex Johnston joins the great Ken Irvine at the top of the all-time try scorers list 👏 An incredible moment of rugby league history! Respect to both these legends of the game 🤝

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The RLPA is proud to announce our NRL Club Delegates for 2025 🤝

Congratulations to Angus Crichton who is set to play his 200th NRL game on Friday 👏 Best of luck, mate!

James Tedesco, the 2025 RLPA Players’ Champion, brought up his 150th try in the NRL during Round 1, finished via one of his trademark support runs. Congrats on the milestone, Teddy 👏

Leadership and class on the edge and the ultimate utility off the bench, it was a massive year for the boys from Belmore 👏 The RLPA’s Shaun Lane was proud to present Stephen Crichton (Centre of the Year) and Kurt Mann (Impact Player of the Year) with their official recognition in the 2025 RLPA Players’ Dream Team from the NRL.