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Cherry-Evans to depart as players union president

Daly Cherry-Evans says the time is right for a new RLPA president, conceding he won't be playing by the time the new Collective Bargaining Agreement kicks in.

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Eliesa Katoa knocks could force NRL rules rethink

The NRL is continuing to look into the head knocks that left Eliesa Katoa with seizures and a brain bleed, with the Tonga star still in hospital.

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'Fresh opportunities': R360 boss hits back at V'Landys

The boss of R360 says threats of 10-year bans for NRL players who defect to the rebel competition are entirely predictable as the code war escalates.

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Tedesco joins Thurston as four-time Players' Champion

James Tedesco has been voted the best player in the NRL in 2025 by his peers, beating out Harry Grant, Payne Haas, Isaiya Katoa and Ethan Strange.

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NRL 'not concerned' as players fight judiciary change

The NRL has reiterated its stance on a controversial rule change aimed at tightening the judiciary process.

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NRL's judiciary changes on hold after dispute notice

The Rugby League Players' Association have launched a formal dispute around the process the NRL used to implement its new judiciary rules.

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Wests Tigers and Lachlan Galvin: a modern-day NRL saga for the social media age

This tug-of-war is different to rugby league’s standard soap opera – it has spilled over into the online realm and raises questions about employee safety

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Traded like assets, expected to be loyal: the unique double standard of being an Australian footy player

Few issues in Australian sport generate as much media noise or emotional fan reactions as player movement, especially in our major winter codes the National Rugby League (NRL) and Australian Football League (AFL).

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RLPA want talks to avoid missing more NRLW superstars

The NRL's decision to block Newcastle signing New Zealand superstar Portia Woodman-Wickliffe has prompted calls for more flexibility for female players.

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McInnes not shocked by players training with concussion

While not surprised some players choose to hide concussion symptoms, Cronulla's Cam McInnes is urging peers to work with the NRL to prevent long-term issues.

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Training sessions a ‘blind spot’ in concussion fight, say rugby league players

Rugby league players have declared the training field to be the next battleground with the NRL in a bid to protect brain health

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NRL sure PNG team can be strong despite November 1 rule

A PNG-based team is set to enter the NRL in 2028, but current rules mean they must wait almost two years to begin negotiating with contracted players.

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RLPA wants more pay or no Thursday games in NRLW draw

The NRL is facing pressure from the Rugby League Players Association to compensate NRLW players for featuring in midweek matches.

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NRL players begin to push back against ‘negative agendas’ with alternative media careers

A growing cohort are cutting out the traditional media middleman to reach fans directly and present themselves on their own terms

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Critics come with territory for Latrell: Koloamatangi

Latrell Mitchell's South Sydney teammate Keaon Koloamatangi says being "hammered" with scrutiny is a reality of playing in the NRL.

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Players union marks 300-gamer Jennings despite NRL snub

Controversial NRL player Michael Jennings' looming 300-game milestone has been highlighted by the Rugby League Players Association.

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Furious RLPA wants Volkman the line-in-sand moment

Clint Newton has demanded the Ronald Volkman saga becomes a line-in-the-sand moment for contracting, with the Rugby League Players Association CEO furious.

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Media boycott effective tool in NRL pay war: Burgess

NRL players' union delegate Tom Burgess believes the player-led media boycott can kickstart stalled talks over the sport's collective bargaining agreement.

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Maroons coaches pick up slack after RLPA media blackout

Maroons coach Billy Slater says larrikin assistant coach Allan Langer could find himself on the "speaking roster" after the RLPA imposed a player-media ban.

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RLPA using NRL players: Canberra coach Ricky Stuart

As tensions continue to boil surrounding the NRL's collective bargaining agreement, Ricky Stuart has accused the players' union of using uninformed players.

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NRL players could ditch media for months amid contract war

The NRL's players are prepared to shun game-day media commitments for months

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NRL and NRLW players to boycott media as pay negotiations break down

Rugby league players will boycott media duties after negotiations with the NRL over the collective bargaining agreement come to a head

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NRL players could ditch media for months amid CBA war

Players will boycott game-day media commitments, including during State of Origin III, as part of an ongoing CBA dispute between the NRL and the RLPA.

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RLPA unhappy as NRL pay talks hit another impasse

Players' union boss Clint Newton has made clear his frustration over the latest impasse in negotiations with a settlement offer to be rejected by the NRL.

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Cherry-Evans says players may allow NRL trade changes

Players' union president Daly Cherry-Evans has given the strongest indication yet his association could allow the NRL to change contract windows.

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