R360 Competition Players Subject to 10-Season Suspension from NRL

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

The proposed competition, which plans to launch in 2026, is hoping to draw players from union and league with lucrative deals and a condensed game calendar.

Prominent National Rugby League athletes have reportedly received offers by R360, which will involve six or eight men's sides and four women's teams based in major cities globally.

The Samoan the rugby star, who plays for New Zealand Warriors in the league, has confirmed he has had discussions with R360.

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

Several leading union nations, among them Australia, recently declared a ban on players joining R360 appearing in test matches.

“We have consulted our clubs and we've responded strongly,” commented ARLC chief V'Landys.

“Unfortunately, there will persistently exist organizations that try to exploit our sport for economic benefit.

“They don't invest in talent pipelines or the growth of players. They simply exploit the efforts of existing bodies, jeopardizing careers of monetary damage while profiting themselves.

“They are, in reality, copying the game.”

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

Subsequent to the potential rugby union bans were announced earlier, it commented: “We want to work together as a component of the international rugby schedule.

“The event is structured with customized calendars for both genders and the organization will permit participants for international matches, as included in their deals.”

The new league will seek approval for its plans from World Rugby, union's administrative organization, at its council meeting next year.