The NRL's new CBA has still not been agreed on.
“Right now it’s messy”: Hodgson speaks out on CBA negotiations as November arrives
Hodgson leads RLPA's mission for 'fair' revenue share as NRL talks stall
NRL players are growing impatient with the sport's governing bodies over stalled negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA), as a former Canberra Raider is leading the charge to get a deal done.
When Parramatta-bound hooker Josh Hodgson took on his role on the Rugby League Players Association (RLPA) board of directors earlier this year, he was driven to deliver for his colleagues.
Hodgson has been frustrated, though.
"It's the biggest thing for us and we need to get aligned on it with codes like AFL and other sports," Hodgson told The Canberra Times.
'Most certainty in two years': Raiders numbers surge to record levels
The Canberra Raiders will wait to see the structure of the NRLW draw before deciding how they will break down membership options after their new team prompted a surge in off-season support.
The Raiders' women's team will start to take shape next month when new coach Darrin Borthwick begins signing players for a debut season.
Chief executive Don Furner says the chance to watch more games and support female players coupled with post-COVID confidence has put the Raiders on track to set a membership record for the fifth consecutive year.
The Raiders are one of four NRLW expansion teams added to...
