What does it really take to go from junior rugby league to the NRL?

Join us for a FREE live online Q&A with New Zealand Warriors players Leka Halasima and Jacob Laban.

Leka and Jacob have only recently made the transition from junior rugby league to the professional game, making their experiences incredibly relevant to young players coming through today.

This won't be a highlight reel or a motivational speech. It'll be an honest conversation about the journey to the NRL—the hard work, setbacks, lessons learned, and the habits that have helped them reach the highest level.

Whether you're a player dreaming of the NRL, a parent supporting your child's journey, or a coach helping develop young athletes, you'll come away with practical insights you can apply straight away.

Previous FYA Live guests have included All Blacks Cam Roigard and Leroy Carter, All Whites and Auckland FC players Jesse Randall and Francis de Vries, along with interviews with leading sports nutritionists, coaches and high-performance experts. Hundreds of young athletes, parents and coaches have joined our live events, with feedback consistently highlighting how valuable it is to hear honest insights from elite performers.

The journey from junior rugby league to the NRL.

The training habits that made the biggest difference.

Nutrition, recovery and preparing to perform.

Dealing with setbacks, pressure and self-doubt.

Balancing school, training and life outside rugby league.

What Leka and Jacob wish they had known when they were younger.

This is an interactive event, so you'll have the opportunity to ask your own questions live.

📅 Tuesday 5 August
 🕡 6:15 pm – Log in and tech check
 🎙️ 6:30–7:30 pm – Live Q&A
 💻 Online via Crowdcast
 🎟️ FREE

Whether you're 12 or 18, just starting out or already playing representative rugby league, this is a rare opportunity to hear directly from two current New Zealand Warriors players who have recently walked the same path.

Sometimes all it takes is hearing the right message from the right person at the right time. We hope you'll join us for what promises to be an inspiring and practical evening.

Ben McFarlane & Billinda Connolly-Tevendale
Founders
FYA (pronounced "fire") – Fueling Youth Athletes

Fueling Success with NZ Warriors: Leka Halasima & Jacob Laban