R360 Players Subject to 10-Season Ban from National Rugby League

The NRL's administration has stated that players who enter the “breakaway” R360 will be barred for 10 seasons.

The new league, set to start in 2026, is hoping to draw rugby union and rugby league players with hefty contracts and a slimmed-down fixture list.

Top NRL stars have reportedly received offers by the breakaway group, which will include six to eight men's sides and four women's sides based in major cities worldwide.

The Samoan the player, who plays for New Zealand Warriors in the NRL, has said he has had negotiations involving the new organization.

Ryan Papenhuyzen, Lomax, Haas and Gray are also believed to be considering joining R360.

Several leading rugby union teams, such as Australia, earlier imposed a ban on R360 recruits participating in global fixtures.

“We've listened to our clubs and we've responded strongly,” commented ARLC chairman V'Landys.

“Unfortunately, there will continually be entities that attempt to hijack our sport for economic benefit.

“They don't invest in development systems or the development of athletes. They only leverage the hard work of others, jeopardizing careers of economic hardship while benefiting financially.

“Essentially, they are, imitating the sport.”

R360 is established by retired international Tindall and supported by private investors.

Following the prospective rugby union prohibitions were revealed last week, it stated: “We want to work together as integrated into the worldwide fixture list.

“The event is structured with bespoke schedules for male and female sides and the organization will permit participants for global fixtures, as included in their agreements.”

R360 will request authorization for its proposals from World Rugby, rugby union's regulatory group, at its council meeting in the coming year.