EXCEL Sports Management

13/09/2026

Who is EXCEL Sports top 20 players in 2026

If NRLW salaries were based purely on 2026 performance and player value, who deserves the biggest contracts? EXCEL Sports Management ranks our Top 20 — and some of the positions may surprise you.

11/09/2026

BUILT DIFFERENT. 💥

At just 21 years old, Alexis Tauaneai continues to blow us away by reaching new heights—with a massive future still ahead of her.

Alexis has created a dynamic benchmark through the way she plays. Metres gained, post-contact metres, tackle busts and offloads—she consistently produces numbers that set her apart.

That isn’t something manufactured by a game plan. It’s her natural game. No matter how many defensive players are put in front of her, Alexis keeps moving forward.

We are extremely proud to see Alexis named the 2026 Bulldogs NRLW Player of the Year. 🏆

Another well-deserved achievement—and another important milestone on what promises to be a long and successful NRLW journey.

Congratulations, Alexis. We are incredibly proud of you. 💙

05/09/2026

https://www.excelsports.net.au/post/nrlw-player-criticism

The crowd can judge your 70 minutes. They don’t know your 10-year journey. Learn how NRLW players can handle criticism, commentary, social media and abuse without allowing outside opinions to destroy their confidence.

04/09/2026

⚡️ WELCOME TO THE NEXT CHAPTER — CAITLYN-ADELINE POHAHAU ⚡️

We are extremely proud to announce that Caitlyn-Adeline POHAHAU has accepted an incredible opportunity to continue her rugby league journey in Queensland.

Caitlyn will attend Keebra Park State High School on a two-year scholarship, enter the Titans NRLW Academy for two years, and join the Burleigh Bears Harvey Norman program.

This is a significant opportunity for a very special young player who caught the eye of Keebra Park recruitment and James Chapman.

Caitlyn will be one of three Excel Sports girls heading into this pathway, and we couldn’t be more excited about what lies ahead.

A huge thank you to James Chapman, Roy Leoni, Ro Bain, the Titans NRLW Academy and Burleigh Bears for working together to coordinate this opportunity.

For us, this journey is about more than football.

FAMILY • FAITH • YOU.

Congratulations, Caitlyn. Now the work begins. 💙⚡️

Excel with Us.



25/08/2026

🔥 NRLW DEBUT — SERIAH PALEPALE 🔥

This one means a little more. ❤️

Seriah was meant to make her NRLW debut in Round 1. Then came the news nobody wanted — an injury far more serious than first thought, forcing her to wait.

But she kept working. Kept believing. And now… WE’RE FINALLY HERE.

A couple of years ago, Seriah and her entire family packed up their lives in Auckland and moved to Australia to give their daughter every opportunity to chase her dream.

That takes sacrifice. That takes belief. That takes FAMILY. FAITH. AND YOU.

Today, that sacrifice becomes something very special.

We couldn’t be prouder of you, Seriah. Your journey is only beginning.

Go enjoy your moment. You’ve earned it. ❤️🤍

⚡️ EXCEL WITH US at EXCEL SPORTS ⚡️

25/08/2026

⚡️ WELCOME TO EXCEL SPORTS — RUBY WALKER ⚡️

We are incredibly excited to welcome 15-year-old Ruby Walker to the EXCEL Sports family.

Every now and then, a young athlete makes you look a little deeper.

Ruby is one of those athletes.

Coming from an outstanding Touch and Oztag background, Ruby already possesses many of the attributes we look for in a potential elite-level half — speed, agility, vision, competitiveness, leadership and work ethic.

And at only 15, her résumé speaks for itself.

Ruby spent eight years with Bosco Bulldogs and now plays rugby league with Cronulla Caringbah.

In 2026, she was selected in the NSWCHS Presidents team a year young — and named CAPTAIN. She has also spent three years in the Cronulla Sharks Winter Academy.

Her achievements include:

🏆 5× Touch State Cup Gold Medals
🏉 U20 Senior State Cup runner-up at just 14
🔥 Women’s Division 1 Vawdon Cup selection at 15
⭐ 2026 NSWCHS U15 Touch selection
©️ Oztag State & National team captain for 7 years
🔵 NSW Oztag selection
🏫 Endeavour Sports High TSP Rugby League athlete
🥈 Flag Football Nationals runner-up
🏆 NSW School Touch State Champion

But the medals aren’t what excite us most.

It’s the athlete and person behind them.

Ruby trains with purpose, competes hard, encourages those around her and has repeatedly earned leadership roles through the way she carries herself.

She also has a strong family behind her who understand the rugby league pathway, the sacrifices required and the journey ahead.

At EXCEL Sports, we don’t take predictions about 15-year-old athletes lightly.

But we’ll say this:

We genuinely believe Ruby Walker has the attributes to become not only an NRLW player — but potentially a future star of the game.

Nothing is guaranteed. There is plenty of work ahead.

But the pathway is already taking shape.

For now, that’s where we’ll leave it. 👀⚡️

Welcome to the family, Ruby.

EXCEL WITH US.

23/08/2026

It’s YOU v YOU

Signed. Development. Top 24. Representative selection. Another announcement. Another player. Then comes the question: Why isn't that me? This article explains why comparing your NRLW journey with another player's social media can damage confidence, create poor career decisions and distract you from....

16/08/2026

🚨 NEW BLOG LIVE

THE HIDDEN STATISTICS THAT WIN NRLW CONTRACTS: WHAT RECRUITERS REALLY LOOK FOR

Most players and parents naturally focus on the obvious statistics.

Tries.
Line breaks.
Run metres.
Player of the Match.
Highlight reels.

They matter.

But they don’t tell the whole story.

Experienced recruiters are often watching the things most people aren’t.

Your effort off the ball.
Your defensive work.
Your urgency around the ruck.
Your discipline.
Your consistency.
Your availability.
Your coachability.
Your character.
Your leadership.
Your versatility.

They’re watching what happens after you make a mistake.

They’re watching your body language when you’re tired.

They’re watching whether you stay alive in a play even when you’re only an optional runner and may never receive the ball.

And they’re asking one of the most important questions in recruitment:

Can we trust this player?

Because one great game doesn’t build an NRLW career.

Consistency does.

At EXCEL Sports Management, we’re not interested in developing players purely to earn their first contract.

We want to help develop players capable of building long, sustainable careers.

One line from this article sums it up perfectly:

Talent gets you noticed.
Character gets you trusted.
Consistency gets you re-signed.

And always remember:

The highlight reel might get you noticed.
The hidden statistics build your career.

This is a must-read for players, parents and coaches who want to better understand what really creates value in female rugby league.

📖 READ THE FULL BLOG LIVE NOW:

https://www.excelsports.net.au/post/hidden-nrlw-statistics

Excel With Us.

Family • Faith • You

Every player wants an NRLW contract. Few understand what recruiters are actually watching. Discover the hidden statistics that build trust, increase player value and create long-term rugby league careers.

09/08/2026

https://www.excelsports.net.au/post/concussion-rugby-league-player-welfare

One of the most important articles I've written. After completing the NRL Accredited Player Agent education program, my perspective on concussion, player welfare and long-term athlete development changed forever. Every player. Every parent. Every coach. Every club. Should understand why protecting p...

07/08/2026

🎙️ GET TO KNOW JORDYN PRESTON

Our very first Excel Sports Media interview is now live!

Join Jordyn Preston as she sits down with Chelsea Tyrrell for an honest, inspiring and authentic conversation about her rugby league journey.

At Excel Sports, we want everyone to get to know Jordyn the way we know her—not just as a talented footballer, but as a humble, resilient and determined young woman with an incredible future ahead.

This interview series has been created to educate, inspire and guide the next generation of rugby league players. Together, we discuss the realities of the game, including dealing with setbacks, missing team selections, facing uncertainty around contracts, overcoming self-doubt, and finding the resilience to keep chasing your dreams.

You’ll also discover where Jordyn’s passion for rugby league began, the people who influenced her journey, and the mindset that has helped shape the player and person she is today.

What started as an interview became an inspiring and eye-opening 20-minute conversation that every aspiring player, parent and rugby league supporter should watch.

🎥 Watch the full interview on YouTube here:
🔗 https://youtu.be/vUBlxvW-1XY

If this interview inspires just one young player to keep believing in themselves through the highs and lows of rugby league, then we’ve achieved exactly what we set out to do.

Excel with us. 💙

Family • Faith • You

https://youtu.be/vUBlxvW-1XY

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