Accredited Player Agent Scheme

ACCREDITED AGENTS

APPLICATION FORM

CHILD PROTECTION FORM

Rugby League Accredited Player Agents

Talented players are regularly approached by various people offering their management services. The Rugby League Accredited Player Agent scheme gives players a strong point of differentiation between accredited and non-accredited agents.

Accredited Agents have:

• Committed to the Player Code of Ethics;
• Met the ethical and professional standards required by the Accreditation Scheme;
• The endorsement of the NRL Clubs, the NRL and other major junior and senior Rugby League Bodies;
• Preferred status among NRL Clubs; and
• The right to use the Rugby League Accredited Player Agent brand

The scheme is independent of the NRL and is administered by a board made up of representative of the NRL, Player Agents, Players and Secondary Schools Rugby League, with an independent Chairman.

Information for Players - It's all about getting the right advice

You know you're getting the best advice on the field - but are you sure you're getting the right advice off it?

Becoming a professional footballer is a dream-come-true, but with all the great stuff comes plenty of new challenges.

You may find that a lot of people, including agents, make promises and try to tell you what can and can't happen as a Rugby League Player. It's important to find someone you trust to help you with your off-field decisions.

No player is obliged to have an agent - Clubs don't require an agent in negotiations. Your rookie playing fee may be small, so one-off advice from a solicitor or accountant may make better econom ic sense than entering into a long-term commitment.

As a talented kid it's a fair bet that you'll have an agent wanting to sign you up, but you'll need to know that they are someone you can rely on and who is trusted by the game and the NRL.

If you decide to sign with an agent, make sure they are a Rugby League Accredited Player Agent. It's that simple.

If you are a player or the parent or guardian of a player and you need help in dealing with your current agent or are thinking about engaging an agent for the first time and want more information about Agent Accreditation, contact Neil Cadigan on rlagents@nrl.com.au or 02 9339 8518. A list of the current ACCREDITED AGENTS is available on this site.

Information for Agents

Should you wish to apply to become a Rugby League Accredited Agent you will need to read and sign up to the RULES AND CODE OF ETHICS, complete the APPLICATION FORM and CHILD PROTECTION FORM, and pay the application fee ($550 incl. GST). Should your application be successful a further annual fee of $1650 (incl. GST) will be payable. Cheques should be made out to Rugby League Agent Accreditation.

If your application is successful your name and company will appear on the NRL website and you will be promoted as a NRL Accredited Player Agent. You can also display the Scheme's logo on your personal business cards and will receive a photo id card.

If you have any further enquiries about the accreditation scheme please contact Neil Cadigan on rlagents@nrl.com.au