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For the first time ever, the Fiji Bulikula are competing in the Rugby League World Cup.

Fijian international and Cronulla Sharks NRLW player Cassie Staples spoke to the RLPA about what it means to play on the world stage.

Cassie recently joined the RLPA's Mana group, which was established in 2024 to empower Pasifika and Māori players by giving them the opportunity to utilise their voices, provide feedback, and engage with stakeholders on matters directly affecting them and their communities.

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Sharing culture 🇹🇴

A moment from day 4 of the Trek for Healing with retired Tongan international player Ben Murdoch-Masilla in Efogi.

Ben, along with other past and current NRL and NRLW players joined the RLPA to walk the Kokoda Track to raise money for the Australian Childhood Foundation.

Donate to Ben's fundraiser: https://t.co/F31QxjsYny

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"Heart's full"

Retired Samoan international Jesse Sene-Lefao after completing the gruelling seven-day trek along the Kokoda Track.

We're raising money for the Australian Childhood Foundation, which supports children and young people as they heal from trauma.

And while the Trek for Healing is over, it's not too late to donate.

Support Jesse's fundraiser: https://t.co/Wqp0dRkiVA

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Respecting our Guardians who lead and supported us through the Kokoda Track, thanking them by performing a Haka to show our respect.

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An unforgettable journey.

The Trek for Healing is over, but it’s not too late to donate to the Australian Childhood Foundation, which supports children and young people as they heal from trauma.

Support the fundraiser here: https://t.co/00EVBivtej

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The Trek for Healing is over 👏

Seven days
96 kilometres
6,000+ metres of elevation gain
250,000 steps

Current and former NRL and NRLW players joined the RLPA to walk the incredibly raw Kokoda Track. Every step was a challenge along the treacherous, single-file track.

We're still raising funds for the Australian Childhood Foundation, supporting children and young people recovering from trauma, abuse and adversity.

Donate here: https://t.co/7AviDgyUmu

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Lone Crow Coffee is fuelling the RLPA ☕

As an official supporter of the RLPA, Lone Crow Coffee will supply the team’s coffee needs as we continue our work to advance and protect the rights and interests of elite rugby league players.

Founded by former Bulldogs and Storm player Reimis Smith, Lone Crow Coffee is a tribute to the land Reimis calls home, the people who inhabit it, and the stories that connect them all.

A proud Bundjalung and Wiradjuri man, Reimis established Lone Crow Coffee with a vision of bringing people together through coffee, respect for nature, and a commitment to sustainability.

Learn more about the partnership: https://t.co/BaYnHTBe9W

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Name a better hype man… I'll wait 🤔

Former NRL player and Samoan international Jesse Sene-Lefao has been bringing the energy along the Kokoda Track.

He's one of the current and former NRL and NRLW players taking part in the RLPA’s Trek for Healing to raise funds for the Australian Childhood Foundation, which supports children and young people as they heal from trauma.

Donate to Jesse's fundraiser here: https://t.co/Wqp0dRkiVA

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“It's honestly life changing”

Dragons NRLW player Keele Browne, with other current and former NRL and NRLW players taking part in the RLPA’s Trek for Healing, ran a footy clinic in Menari on day five of their journey along the Kokoda Track.

The Trek for Healing is raising funds for the Australian Childhood Foundation.

Donate to Keele's fundraiser here: https://t.co/UfEaZ1seSc

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“It’s our absolute privilege to be here”

After a brutal day of hiking one of the world’s most challenging tracks, former Brisbane Broncos captain, and New Zealand and Cook Island international Alex Glenn put some kids through their paces at a footy clinic in Efogi.

And he’s still got some moves 👀

The Trek for Healing is raising funds for the Australian Childhood Foundation.

Donate here: https://t.co/7AviDgyUmu

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At Tonga HQ 🇹🇴📍

Shaun Lane and David Gower from the RLPA caught up with Tongan players and staff as the RLPA continues its visits across the World Cup.

These visits are all about staying connected with players, hearing from them directly and spending some valuable time together during the tournament.

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Sharing the love of rugby league ❤️

Day 4 of the Trek for Healing ended with a footy clinic in Efogi, run by the past and current players who joined the RLPA to walk the Kokoda Track.

We're raising funds for the Australian Childhood Foundation, which supports children and young people as they heal from trauma.

Donate here: https://t.co/7AviDgyUmu

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“It gives you a great appreciation of what you've got at home.”

Former international rugby league player Eloni Vunakece has joined the RLPA to walk the Kokoda Track, taking more than 250,000 steps along one of the world's most challenging treks.

The Trek for Healing is about more than reaching the finish line. We're raising vital funds for the Australian Childhood Foundation to support children and young people recovering from trauma, abuse and adversity.

Donate to Eloni's fundraiser here: https://t.co/1P5vgAri8W

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Former NRL player James Segeyaro captained the PNG Kumuls during his rugby league career.

James has joined the RLPA on the Trek for Healing, walking the Kokoda Track to raise funds for the Australian Childhood Foundation, which supports children and young people healing from trauma.

Donate to James' fundraiser here: https://t.co/jlRmPPd56m

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The RLPA’s Trek for Healing with players begins now 🇦🇺🇵🇬

We’re trekking to raise money for the Australian Childhood Foundation 🥾

Donation details below 👇🙏🏻

https://t.co/00EVBiw13R

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Alex Glenn ❤️ 🤝 PNG 🇵🇬

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Gutpela long lukim yu 🇵🇬

Feeling the love in Port Moresby as we get our final flight up to Kokda for the RLPA Trek for Healing with Australian Childhood Foundation 🥾

Donate here: https://t.co/00EVBiw13R

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From Sydney to PNG 🇦🇺✈️🇵🇬

The journey starts! The RLPA’s Trek for Healing player crew is heading to PNG to take on the iconic Kokoda Track, all for a cause bigger than footy.

Every step counts as we raise funds for the Australian Childhood Foundation, helping children heal from trauma, abuse and adversity.We head to Kokoda tomorrow.

If you’d love to donate, please click here: https://t.co/7AviDgzsc2

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The RLPA is here to support players in their transition to retirement 💪

At our 2026 Past Player Summit, we checked in with some recently retired NRL and NRLW players to see what the next chapter looks like and how our Past Player & Transition Program can help them.

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The RLPA is pleased to announce Tim Gordon has been appointed Chair of the RLPA Board.

Tim first joined the RLPA Board as a Director in 2023, bringing a wealth of experience having advised a range of clients on transactions, corporate governance and regulatory matters.

Read more: https://t.co/O87rSlksnR