R360 League Athletes Hit With Decade-Long Exclusion from Australia's Rugby League

Rugby league's authority has stated that players who join the “breakaway” R360 competition will be prohibited for 10 seasons.

The new league, set to start in 2026, is aiming to attract athletes from both codes with substantial agreements and a reduced playing schedule.

Prominent National Rugby League stars have allegedly been contacted by the new league, which will involve multiple men's sides and four women's teams located in large metropolitan areas globally.

The Samoan the rugby star, who is with New Zealand Warriors in the league, has said he has had negotiations involving the breakaway league.

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

Eight major rugby union countries, among them Australia, recently declared a prohibition on R360 recruits playing test matches.

“We have consulted our franchises and we've taken firm action,” said ARLC head the official.

“Unfortunately, there will continually be groups that attempt to hijack our code for potential financial gain.

“They fail to contribute in pathways or the advancement of talent. They merely capitalize on the dedication of others, jeopardizing careers of financial loss while profiting themselves.

“They are, in reality, imitating the sport.”

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

Subsequent to the prospective rugby union sanctions were announced recently, it said: “We seek to cooperate collaboratively as part of the global rugby calendar.

“The competition is structured with bespoke schedules for both genders and the organization will allow all athletes for test matches, as specified in their deals.”

The breakaway group will request authorization for its plans from World Rugby, union's administrative organization, at its council meeting in the coming year.