R360 Competition Players Subject to 10-Year Ban from National Rugby League

The NRL's authority has stated that players who join the “breakaway” R360 league will be prohibited for a decade.

R360, scheduled to begin in 2026, is hoping to draw rugby union and rugby league players with hefty contracts and a reduced playing schedule.

Top NRL players have reportedly been approached by R360, which will include multiple men's teams and women's teams based in major cities worldwide.

Representing Samoa the rugby star, who represents New Zealand Warriors in the competition, has said he has had talks with the breakaway league.

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

Eight major union teams, such as Australia, recently imposed a restriction on R360 recruits appearing in global fixtures.

“We heard our teams and we've taken firm action,” commented the league's chief the official.

“Sadly, there will persistently exist groups that seek to pirate our code for economic benefit.

“They fail to contribute in pathways or the growth of athletes. They only leverage the efforts of existing bodies, putting players at risk of monetary damage while profiting themselves.

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

The league is co-founded by former England World Cup winner Tindall and funded by private investors.

Subsequent to the possible rugby union prohibitions were revealed recently, it said: “We want to work together as a component of the worldwide fixture list.

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

The breakaway group will apply for endorsement for its proposals from World Rugby, rugby union's regulatory group, at its council meeting in the coming year.