R360 Competition Recruits Hit With 10-Year Suspension from NRL

The NRL's administration has announced that participants who join the “breakaway” R360 competition will be banned for 10 seasons.

The proposed competition, which plans to launch in late 2026, is hoping to draw athletes from both codes with hefty contracts and a reduced game calendar.

Leading NRL stars have allegedly been contacted by the new league, which will include six or eight men's teams and four women's sides located in major cities around the world.

The Samoan the rugby star, who plays for the Warriors in the league, has stated he has had talks with R360.

Ryan Papenhuyzen, Zac Lomax, Payne Haas and Gray are also said to be thinking about signing the new competition.

A group of rugby union countries, including Australia, recently announced a ban on players joining R360 appearing in international matches.

“We've listened to our teams and we've acted decisively,” stated ARLC chairman V'Landys.

“Unfortunately, there will continually be groups that attempt to hijack our game for monetary profit.

“They avoid funding in development systems or the advancement of athletes. They simply exploit the hard work of existing bodies, endangering athletes of economic hardship while profiting themselves.

“Essentially, they are, imitating the sport.”

The league is established by former England World Cup winner Tindall and supported by private investors.

Subsequent to the possible union prohibitions were announced recently, it commented: “We seek to cooperate collaboratively as integrated into the global rugby calendar.

“The series is arranged with customized calendars for both genders and the organization will release all players for test matches, as specified in their deals.”

R360 will seek approval for its plans from World Rugby, union's administrative organization, at its official gathering next year.