R360 League Recruits Subject to Decade-Long Exclusion from National Rugby League

Australian rugby league's authority has announced that athletes who enter the “rebel” R360 will be prohibited for 10 seasons.

R360, set to start in 2026, is hoping to draw athletes from both codes with hefty contracts and a reduced playing schedule.

Prominent NRL athletes have reportedly received offers by R360, which will involve multiple men's clubs and four women's sides based in key urban centers globally.

The Samoan the player, who plays for his NRL club in the NRL, has confirmed he has had negotiations involving R360.

Ryan Papenhuyzen, Zac Lomax, Haas and Gray are also reported to be weighing up offers from R360.

Several leading rugby union teams, among them Australia, recently announced a restriction on athletes signing with R360 participating in international matches.

“We've listened to our teams and we've acted decisively,” stated the league's chief the official.

“Unfortunately, there will always be groups that try to exploit our code for economic benefit.

“They avoid funding in development systems or the advancement of athletes. They only leverage the efforts of others, jeopardizing careers of economic hardship while gaining personally.

“Essentially, they are, imitating the sport.”

The organization is established by ex-England star Tindall and supported by private investors.

Following the prospective rugby union bans were revealed last week, it said: “We aim to collaborate in partnership as integrated into the worldwide fixture list.

“The competition is arranged with customized calendars for men's and women's teams and we will release all players for international matches, as specified in their deals.”

The breakaway group will request authorization for its proposals from the international authority, the sport's governing body, at its official gathering in the coming year.