RUPA CBA MARK III
2005-2008
Player Share of Revenue
General Principle
Revenue directly attributable to the matches and/or events as outlined
in the definition of included revenue however does not include revenue
that is specifically gained from activities away from these events such
as Community Rugby programs etc.
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GR to replace PGR as measurement tool for Players Revenue share
Player Share of Revenue (cont’d)
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25% GR – $22,180,000 -120 Players 2005
26% GR – $25,000,000 –132 Players 2006
26% GR – $25,750,000 -132 Players 2007
26% GR – $26,500,000-132 Players 2008
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Where 24% GR = 30% PGR and 1% GR = $1M from 2006
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Percentage of GR or TPP
whichever is the greater
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Same principle as CBA II i.e. players share in the revenues of the
game through their success.
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Surplus to be distributed proportionate to number of games played in a
year – same as 2003.
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Players should not budget or plan to receive the money . It is a bonus
that is variable from year to year.
Minimum Salary
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Minimum salary:– to increase by CPI
– CPI to be determined each year
– For 2005 $49,500
Injury and Termination
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Clause to be inserted in CBA to the effect:If during the term of your player contract you receive an injury whilst
performing your obligations under the Contract (to be verified by
State Union doctor) then you will continue to receive the relevant
guaranteed remuneration amount until the term of your player
contract expires.
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No career ending injury payment from the ARU however clause in CBA
that “both parties work together to secure a career ending injury policy
with the premium to be decided”
Insurance
Post contract Retirement Medical Insurance:
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Player who has retired can undergo a medical assessment by
State Union/ARU doctor within 3 months of termination of his
final contract (Agent needs to prompt player to ensure this
happens)
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Medical report provided to Player within 1 month of the medical
assessment
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ARU/SUs will pay medical gap of any player for player related
injuries sustained while on contract for two years from medical
assessment.
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If past player not part of private health plan then still receives gap
payment as though he was on the plan.
Annual Leave and Rest Periods
A. For Wallabies
2004/2005
1. Five weeks continuous annual leave from 2004 Spring Tour
2005/2006
1. 5 weeks continuous leave from 2005 Spring Tour
2. Followed by 1 week unsupervised active rest;
3. Followed by 3 weeks of Dos and Don’ts for most of the Wallaby squad.
By 13 December ARU to notify RUPA of who does and does not
qualify for the Do’s and Don’ts. RUPA to respond by 20
December for those players they say should be on the
list. If there is disagreement both parties to meet to
discuss.
Annual Leave and Rest Periods
2006/2007
1. 5 weeks continuous annual leave from 2006 Spring Tour
2. Followed by 1 week unsupervised active rest
3. Followed by 5 weeks of Dos and Don’ts for most of the Wallaby squad.
By 13 December ARU to notify RUPA of who does and does not
qualify for the Do’s and Don’ts. RUPA to respond by 20 December for
those players they say should be on the list. If there is disagreement
both parties to met to discuss.
2007/2008
1. Six weeks annual leave for Wallabies following RWC 2007
Notes
1. No “voluntary” active rest sessions
2. Of the four active rest weeks per year only one is
supervised from 2006 onwards
Annual Leave and Rest Periods
B. For Non Wallabies
Each State Union shall provide all Players with the dates for their Annual
Leave and Active Rest for the calendar year by 31 March in the respective
year.
Each State Union shall notify all Players of any changes to the dates set
out in Clause 6.3 at least 1 month before the relevant Leave is due to be
taken.
All Players shall receive at least 2 weeks of their Annual Leave as
consecutive weeks (excluding the Christmas Break referred to in clause
6.7).
All Players shall receive at least 2 weeks of their Active
Rest as consecutive weeks.
No voluntary sessions during active rest.
Contract Negotiation Process
ARU to discuss however:
No less than 7 day deadline in negotiations
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Coaches can’t talk to players re $
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State Unions can pay to a player any amount it so chooses
notwithstanding whether or not the ARU provides a top up amount to
the player.
Tri Nations/Bledisloe Cup
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2005 - $10,300 per player for each trophy
2006 - $12,500 per player for each trophy
2007 - $ 12,500 per player for each trophy
2008 - $ 12,500 per player for each trophy
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Payments do not form part of TPP
 Conceivable that over the term of the CBA an extra $2,103,200 spent on
Players above/outside TPP/GR
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It will truly be a bonus and not simply part of GR Surplus
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Surplus to be paid pro rata to players in accordance
with distribution of 2002.
Tax Deductibility of Agent Fees
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Update
Standard Player Contract
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Start and Termination date: to remain the same (i.e. January to
December) except for first year players whose contract will start 1
October.
For first year players the amount of the salary will increase by pro
rata amount for the extra months of work above 12 months they
perform e.g. if on a minimum salary and start in October then
minimum salary will be $61,800 i.e. 15 months work
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For amounts above minimum salary, negotiation for first year
players should be for 15 months – Agent’s responsibility.
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Annual Guaranteed amounts to be paid monthly
Standard Player Contract (cont’d)
Expiry of Contracts
 All player contracts expire on 31 December or the last date of
Wallaby or State Union Tour that year, whichever is the later.
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Early Release policy will be explained by Shaun Barry.
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For early release granted, player’s salary is reduced pro-rata
i.e. if he leaves at the end of September, 3 months pay
deducted (less annual leave accrued).
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For players on a Standard Player Contract as at
the end of 2004, the relevant date is 31 October.
Standard Player Contract (cont’d)
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Number of Publicity and Promotions:
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Less than $100,000 (Max 20), More than $100,000 no limit.
Maximum of 2 appearances per week per State Union
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Rugby Bodies must give seven (7) days notice of time of required
player appearance otherwise Player does not have to attend.
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During Super 12/14 State Unions will make a commitment to conduct
promotional and marketing activities over the 7 day period in each
week and to spread such marketing commitments throughout the
squad. Although there may be an occasional need to
conduct such activities on training free days. For the
Wallabies such activities on training free days are
unavoidable.
Rookie Contract
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Replaces Standard Three Month Training Contract
Key Features
– For players on first SPC
– Same terms and conditions as SPC
– Salary of $35K for 2006 plus CPI thereafter
– Maximum of 5 rookie contracts per State Union per year i.e.
20
– State Union can only roll over 2 Rookie Contracts each year
– If Rookie plays in 3 matches must be upgraded to full
minimum salary
– Salary Match fee $2,000
Standard Three Month Training Contract:– Abolished and replaced by a Rookie Contract.
Academy Contract
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All Academy players must be signed on the Standard
Agreement
Maximum of 14 hours playing/training plus 4 hours of
meetings/medicals per week.
8 weeks rest/leave
Minimum salaries:
Tier 1 - $11,500
Tier 2 - $6,500
Tier 3 – reimbursement of costs
No minimum or maximum numbers engaged by
state Unions
Academy Contract to be finalised.
Short Term Contract
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Designed for use by a State Union to call Players into squad to cover
for injured players
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Player can be employed on a short term contract for Four (4) matches
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Beyond 4 matches, a player must be paid minimum salary less match
fees received under Short Term Contract.
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Short Term Contract cannot be rolled over
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Match Fee $2000 (previously $1500)
Boots, Headgear and Gloves
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Players may use football boots of their choice whilst playing and
training
(Wallabies’ boots must be predominantly black and white)
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Players may enter commercial agreements to promote and endorse
boots of their choice.
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Normal consent process required as with other sponsorships
Discipline/Judiciaries
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For breaches of SPC, CBA, Code of Conduct, discrediting the game,
their Union, sponsors etc, players may be:
Fined (max 28 days pay)
Suspended (max 1 month)
Terminated.
Longer suspensions may be imposed for breaches of Laws of the Game
or Anti-Doping Code
Conduct Committee/Tribunal dealing with a breach by a contracted
player must be chaired by a senior legal practitioner.
ARU may review any decision by a State Union Code
of Conduct Committee.
Intellectual Property
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To be discussed by Ed Flitcroft.