R360 Competition Players Face 10-Season Exclusion from National Rugby League

Australian rugby league's administration has stated that participants who sign with the “breakaway” R360 will be prohibited for 10 seasons.

R360, which plans to launch in 2026, is hoping to draw athletes from both codes with hefty contracts and a slimmed-down fixture list.

Top rugby league athletes have reportedly received offers by R360, which will feature multiple men's teams and women's teams based in large metropolitan areas worldwide.

Representing Samoa the rugby star, who represents the Warriors in the league, has stated he has had discussions with the new organization.

Papenhuyzen, Zac Lomax, Payne Haas and Jye Gray are also believed to be thinking about signing the rebel league.

Eight major union teams, among them Australia, earlier announced a restriction on R360 recruits participating in international matches.

“We have consulted our teams and we've acted decisively,” stated the league's chief Peter V'Landys.

“Unfortunately, there will continually be groups that seek to pirate our sport for economic benefit.

“They fail to contribute in pathways or the development of players. They only leverage the hard work of other organizations, putting players at risk of financial loss while benefiting financially.

“In truth, they represent, counterfeiting a code.”

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

Subsequent to the potential union prohibitions were revealed earlier, it stated: “We seek to cooperate together as a component of the worldwide fixture list.

“The event is structured with bespoke schedules for men's and women's teams and R360 will permit participants for global fixtures, as included in their deals.”

The new league will apply for endorsement for its proposals from World Rugby, rugby union's regulatory group, at its board session in 2026.