R360 Competition Recruits Face 10-Year Exclusion from NRL

Rugby league's authority has stated that participants who enter the “counterfeit” R360 league will be banned for a decade.

The new league, which plans to launch in late 2026, is aiming to attract players from union and league with lucrative deals and a reduced playing schedule.

Top National Rugby League players have allegedly been contacted by R360, which will feature multiple men's teams and four women's sides based in major cities worldwide.

Representing Samoa Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, who plays for his NRL club in the competition, has said he has had talks with R360.

Papenhuyzen, Zac Lomax, Payne Haas and Gray are also reported to be thinking about signing R360.

A group of union nations, such as Australia, earlier declared a ban on athletes signing with R360 appearing in test matches.

“We have consulted our teams and we've responded strongly,” commented Australian Rugby League Commission head the official.

“Sadly, there will continually be groups that attempt to hijack our sport for monetary profit.

“They avoid funding in pathways or the growth of talent. They simply exploit the dedication of other organizations, putting players at risk of financial loss while profiting themselves.

“Essentially, they are, imitating the sport.”

The organization is established by ex-England star Tindall and funded by independent financiers.

Subsequent to the potential union sanctions were revealed earlier, it stated: “We aim to collaborate together as part of the global rugby calendar.

“The event is arranged with tailored timetables for men's and women's teams and the organization will release all players for international matches, as written into their contracts.”

R360 will apply for endorsement for its plans from the international authority, union's administrative organization, at its official gathering in the coming year.