R360 Competition Players Face Decade-Long Suspension from NRL

Rugby league's governing body has stated that players who sign with the “rebel” R360 competition will be banned for 10 seasons.

The proposed competition, which plans to launch in late 2026, is aiming to attract rugby union and rugby league players with substantial agreements and a condensed game calendar.

Prominent rugby league athletes have reportedly been approached by the new league, which will include six or eight men's teams and four women's sides based in large metropolitan areas worldwide.

The Samoan the player, who is with New Zealand Warriors in the competition, has said he has had talks with R360.

Ryan Papenhuyzen, Zac Lomax, Haas and Jye Gray are also believed to be weighing up offers from the new competition.

Several leading union teams, including Australia, last week declared a restriction on athletes signing with R360 appearing in test matches.

“We have consulted our franchises and we've responded strongly,” stated ARLC head V'Landys.

“Unfortunately, there will always be entities that try to exploit our code for potential financial gain.

“They fail to contribute in talent pipelines or the advancement of players. They only leverage the dedication of others, jeopardizing careers of monetary damage while benefiting financially.

“They are, in reality, imitating the sport.”

The league is co-founded by former England World Cup winner Tindall and supported by commercial backers.

Subsequent to the possible union sanctions were revealed last week, it commented: “We aim to collaborate collaboratively as part of the worldwide fixture list.

“The series is structured with customized calendars for men's and women's teams and the organization will allow all athletes for global fixtures, as written into their agreements.”

The new league will request authorization for its proposals from World Rugby, union's regulatory group, at its board session next year.