R360 Players Subject to 10-Season Suspension from NRL

Australian rugby league's administration has stated that participants who join the “counterfeit” R360 league will be banned for a decade.

R360, set to start in late 2026, is aiming to attract players from union and league with hefty contracts and a slimmed-down game calendar.

Leading NRL athletes have reportedly received offers by the new league, which will involve six to eight men's teams and four women's teams based in key urban centers globally.

The Samoan Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, who is with the Warriors in the NRL, has confirmed he has had discussions with the new organization.

Papenhuyzen, Lomax, Haas and Jye Gray are also said to be weighing up offers from the rebel league.

A group of rugby union countries, including Australia, last week imposed a restriction on R360 recruits appearing in test matches.

“We've listened to our teams and we've taken firm action,” stated the league's chairman the official.

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

“They fail to contribute in development systems or the advancement of athletes. They merely capitalize on the dedication of others, jeopardizing careers of monetary damage while benefiting financially.

“In truth, they represent, imitating the sport.”

The league is launched by former England World Cup winner Tindall and supported by commercial backers.

After the prospective union prohibitions were declared recently, it stated: “We seek to cooperate together as a component of the worldwide fixture list.

“The series is structured with bespoke schedules for both genders and we will allow all athletes for test matches, as specified in their agreements.”

The new league will apply for endorsement for its proposals from the international authority, rugby union's administrative organization, at its council meeting in the coming year.