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? Listen to The Run Home with Joel and Fletch live every weekday:  3pm AEST on SEN 1170 AM Sydney and SEN 693 AM Brisbane  Listen Online: ⁠https://www.sen.com.au/listen⁠     Subscribe to The Run Home YouTube Channel  ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@JoelandFletchSEN⁠     Follow us on Social Media!  TikTok⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@joelfletchsen⁠  Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/joelfletchsen⁠  X:      ⁠https://x.com/joelfletchsen⁠  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices