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RLPA CEO Clint Newton on the Kokoda Track initiative and the facts behind International match payment disparities
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Episode RLPA CEO Clint Newton on the Kokoda Track initiative and the facts behind International match payment disparities
RLPA CEO Clint Newton joins the show to discuss the Kokoda Track initiative, its significance for players, and the work being done to support the rugby league community. Clint also breaks down the facts behind the disparity in international match payments, explaining how players are compensated when representing their countries.
00:00 – The Kokoda Track initiative and its purpose
03:00 – NRL and NRLW players taking part in the initiative
04:30 – Will the players stay in PNG to watch the Rugby League World Cup?
07:00 – Understanding PNG’s history and the significance of the Kokoda Track
09:30 – RLPA Players of the Year and the Knights’ 2026 season
12:30 – International rugby league match payment disputes
16:30 – When will the next CBA be finalised?
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