R360 League Recruits Face 10-Year Ban from NRL

The NRL's authority has stated that participants who enter the “breakaway” R360 competition will be prohibited for 10 years.

The new league, scheduled to begin in 2026, is hoping to draw athletes from both codes with lucrative deals and a condensed playing schedule.

Top National Rugby League players have allegedly been contacted by the new league, which will involve multiple men's teams and women's teams operating from key urban centers globally.

Representing Samoa the player, who plays for New Zealand Warriors in the competition, has stated he has had discussions with the new organization.

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

Several leading union teams, among them Australia, recently imposed a prohibition on athletes signing with R360 playing global fixtures.

“We've listened to our clubs and we've taken firm action,” stated the league's head Peter V'Landys.

“Regrettably, there will continually be entities that attempt to hijack our game for potential financial gain.

“They don't invest in pathways or the development of players. They merely capitalize on the dedication of other organizations, putting players at risk of financial loss while gaining personally.

“They are, in reality, counterfeiting a code.”

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

Subsequent to the potential rugby union sanctions were revealed last week, it said: “We aim to collaborate in partnership as a component of the worldwide fixture list.

“The event is structured with customized calendars for male and female sides and the organization will permit participants for test matches, as specified in their deals.”

R360 will apply for endorsement for its plans from World Rugby, rugby union's administrative organization, at its board session in 2026.