NRL removes player contract details over privacy concerns

The NRL has removed player contract option details from its website. This change comes after the Rugby League Players' Association (RLPA) raised concerns about privacy. The debate around player options has been significant, especially involving stars like Dylan Brown and Kalyn Ponga. Brown signed a $13 million contract with the Newcastle Knights after exploring options with other clubs. Recent media reports revealed secret player options, which prompted the RLPA to threaten action against the NRL. The RLPA expressed frustration over leaks of contract details, insisting this information should remain confidential. They warned that if player options continued to be published, they would restrict future information sharing with the NRL. Clubs have previously misled fans about player contracts. In 2020, Ponga's contract details showed he had the option to exit sooner than announced. The Knights later fixed this by extending his contract. Under a new collective bargaining agreement, the RLPA has secured non-disclosure of player options. The NRL's recent updates show changed contract statuses, ensuring compliance with privacy agreements.