R360 League Recruits Hit With 10-Season Ban from National Rugby League

The NRL's authority has stated that athletes who join the “counterfeit” R360 league will be barred for a decade.

The proposed competition, scheduled to begin in October 2026, is hoping to draw rugby union and rugby league players with substantial agreements and a reduced playing schedule.

Prominent rugby league stars have reportedly received offers by R360, which will include six to eight men's teams and four women's sides operating from key urban centers worldwide.

The Samoan the player, who represents New Zealand Warriors in the NRL, has confirmed he has had talks with the new organization.

Papenhuyzen, Lomax, Payne Haas and Gray are also reported to be considering joining the new competition.

Eight major union nations, such as Australia, last week imposed a prohibition on players joining R360 participating in global fixtures.

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

“Unfortunately, there will persistently exist groups that attempt to hijack our game for economic benefit.

“They fail to contribute in talent pipelines or the growth of talent. They merely capitalize on the dedication of others, endangering athletes of financial loss while profiting themselves.

“In truth, they represent, copying the game.”

R360 is co-founded by retired international Tindall and supported by independent financiers.

Subsequent to the potential union bans were announced last week, it commented: “We aim to collaborate collaboratively as integrated into the worldwide fixture list.

“The competition is designed with customized calendars for men's and women's teams and the organization will allow all athletes for global fixtures, as written into their agreements.”

R360 will request authorization for its proposals from World Rugby, rugby union's governing body, at its official gathering next year.