While negotiations over a pay dispute are ongoing, the Rugby League Players Association (RLPA) has confirmed that players will be attending both the Dally M awards and World Cup later this year.
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With potential boycotts alluded to should a new pay deal not be struck, there was some concern over what would happen with the Dally M ceremony to be held in Sydney on Monday night.
Incidentally, RLPA president and Dally M favourite Cameron Smith had voiced his support of a potential boycott but with negotiations over a new deal progressing postively, the RLPA has decided against a boycott.
"Given negotiations continued to progress this week ... the RLPA board of directors resolved that it would be in the best interest of its members and the game to support the Dally M Awards," an RLPA statement read.
"The RLPA believe that the parties are getting close to delivering an outstanding deal for the entire game of rugby league and are confident an in-principle agreement can be reached over the coming weeks.
"We can also confirm that players will be supporting the Rugby League World Cup despite the speculation that players would not participate.
"The RLPA has been working closely with the RLWC organisers and is looking forward to rugby league being showcased on the world stage."
