The Rugby League Players Association have today, in partnership with the NRL, reached an agreement regarding the player agent scheme.
The scheme, which sees 109 player agents registered by the NRL and RLPA, brings agents under the NRL rules for the first time, with the RLPA being responsible for the management and administration of the scheme and the NRL responsible for the rules and any disciplinary processes.
A newly appointed board will oversee the scheme, with representatives from the NRL, RLPA and player agents all involved. The board will be chaired by Andrew Coleman, SC.
The key aspects of the scheme see to improve accreditation processes for agents, increase services to players, enhance a Code of Conduct, hold greater accountability for agents and improve regulation of the industry.
The Chief Executive of the RLPA, Ian Prendergast, stated that the reforms were welcomed and that said scheme would assist in ensuring that players receive representation and services from agents that reflect the professionalism of the modernised game.
"Agents play a crucial role in supporting players and these changes are aimed at making sure they are treated as genuine stakeholders" he said.
"With the RLPA now managing and administering the new scheme, we look forward to working more closely with accredited agents and driving improved engagement, information sharing and professional development."
Chief Operating Officer of the NRL, Nick Weeks,, said that the new scheme would bring agents under the NRL rules, in the same way as players and club officials.
Mr Weeks said that, until now, the NRL had little power to deal with agents whom failed to act in the best interests of their players and the game.
"Clubs will only be able to deal with accredited agents under the new scheme" he said.
"Equally, we hope this scheme will make our agents system more professional and that can only be a good thing for the game."
A spokesperson for the Rugby League Players Agents Association said that the reform was required.
"We look forward to working closely with both the NRL and RLPA going forward to ensure players are provided with the best possible representation."
Player agents that have not transitioned to the new scheme will not be permitted to negotiate player contracts with clubs, as of the December 14 deadline.
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| Picture Above: Both the NRL and RLPA have decided on a new scheme regarding the player agent situation. (Source: RLPA) |
The scheme, which sees 109 player agents registered by the NRL and RLPA, brings agents under the NRL rules for the first time, with the RLPA being responsible for the management and administration of the scheme and the NRL responsible for the rules and any disciplinary processes.
A newly appointed board will oversee the scheme, with representatives from the NRL, RLPA and player agents all involved. The board will be chaired by Andrew Coleman, SC.
The key aspects of the scheme see to improve accreditation processes for agents, increase services to players, enhance a Code of Conduct, hold greater accountability for agents and improve regulation of the industry.
The Chief Executive of the RLPA, Ian Prendergast, stated that the reforms were welcomed and that said scheme would assist in ensuring that players receive representation and services from agents that reflect the professionalism of the modernised game.
"Agents play a crucial role in supporting players and these changes are aimed at making sure they are treated as genuine stakeholders" he said.
"With the RLPA now managing and administering the new scheme, we look forward to working more closely with accredited agents and driving improved engagement, information sharing and professional development."
Chief Operating Officer of the NRL, Nick Weeks,, said that the new scheme would bring agents under the NRL rules, in the same way as players and club officials.
Mr Weeks said that, until now, the NRL had little power to deal with agents whom failed to act in the best interests of their players and the game.
"Clubs will only be able to deal with accredited agents under the new scheme" he said.
"Equally, we hope this scheme will make our agents system more professional and that can only be a good thing for the game."
A spokesperson for the Rugby League Players Agents Association said that the reform was required.
"We look forward to working closely with both the NRL and RLPA going forward to ensure players are provided with the best possible representation."
Player agents that have not transitioned to the new scheme will not be permitted to negotiate player contracts with clubs, as of the December 14 deadline.
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