The Rugby League Players Association (RLPA) is the representative body of elite rugby league players, protecting and promoting the welfare and interests of its members. RLPA members are those players contracted to play in the National Rugby League (NRL) and State based competitions. Our Purpose We exist to: • Protect and advance the interests of our Game. • Represent, empower and support Players. We achieve this by: • Valuing different perspectives and balancing competing interests, while remaining focussed on our stated objectives. • Acting with integrity, collaborating and harnessing the collective strength of players. Our Values The RLPA and its members strive to act with: • PROFESSIONALISM: We uphold the highest standards, act with integrity at all times and hold ourselves accountable to deliver on our commitments. • COURAGE: We are truthful and have confidence in ourselves, stand united in pursuing positive change, embrace the challenges and choose to be optimistic. • FAIRNESS: We treat others with empathy and understanding based on all the circumstances and strive to do the right thing. • RESPECT: We are respectful, genuine and authentic in our interactions with others and seek to build trust through our actions. Our Vision A strong, connected and growing game driven by empowered and successful players.