R360 League Recruits Subject to 10-Season Ban from National Rugby League

Australian rugby league's authority has announced that players who join the “counterfeit” R360 competition will be barred for a decade.

The new league, set to start in late 2026, is hoping to draw athletes from both codes with substantial agreements and a reduced game calendar.

Prominent rugby league players have allegedly been contacted by the new league, which will include six or eight men's sides and four women's sides located in key urban centers globally.

The Samoan the rugby star, who represents New Zealand Warriors in the league, has said he has had talks with the new organization.

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

Eight major union teams, such as Australia, last week declared a restriction on R360 recruits participating in international matches.

“We have consulted our teams and we've responded strongly,” stated ARLC chief the official.

“Sadly, there will persistently exist groups that try to exploit our sport for monetary profit.

“They avoid funding in development systems or the advancement of talent. They merely capitalize on the dedication of existing bodies, endangering athletes of monetary damage while gaining personally.

“Essentially, they are, copying the game.”

R360 is co-founded by former England World Cup winner Tindall and supported by private investors.

After the possible rugby union sanctions were announced earlier, it commented: “We aim to collaborate together as a component of the international rugby schedule.

“The event is arranged with customized calendars for male and female sides and we will allow all athletes for international matches, as written into their deals.”

R360 will request authorization for its proposals from the international authority, rugby union's governing body, at its council meeting in the coming year.