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Five men and five women nominated for RLPA rookie of the year awards

Zero Tackle NRL • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 5:45 AM

Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Five men and five women nominated for RLPA rookie of the year awards

Summary

The Rugby League Players Association has announced the finalists for the Rookie of the Year awards, set to be revealed on Monday night. Cooper Clarke, Francis Manuleleua, Oliver Pascoe, Ethan Sanders, and Setu Tu are nominated for the men’s award. The women’s finalists include Teagan Levi, Sariah Paki, Fanua Rimoni, Lucy Spain, and Mercedez Taulelei-Siala. Clint Newton, CEO of the RLPA, emphasized the dedication required for players to establish themselves in elite rugby league. The awards will follow a fan-voted format, with announcements scheduled on Channel Nine programs over the next two weeks.

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Key Details

•Five men and five women are finalists for Rookie of the Year.
•Finalists to be announced on September 14 for men and September 16 for women.
•Players eligible must have played limited games in their respective leagues.
•Previous winners include notable names like Sonny Bill Williams and Jeremiah Nanai.
•Additional fan-voted awards will be presented in the coming weeks.

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