R360 League Recruits Subject to 10-Year Exclusion from Australia's Rugby League

The NRL's governing body has declared that athletes who enter the “counterfeit” R360 will be prohibited for 10 years.

The new league, scheduled to begin in October 2026, is seeking to lure players from union and league with substantial agreements and a reduced game calendar.

Leading NRL athletes have reportedly received offers by R360, which will involve six to eight men's teams and women's teams operating from key urban centers around the world.

Representing Samoa the rugby star, who represents New Zealand Warriors in the NRL, has said he has had negotiations involving R360.

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

Eight major union teams, such as Australia, earlier declared a prohibition on R360 recruits appearing in global fixtures.

“We have consulted our clubs and we've responded strongly,” commented ARLC chairman the official.

“Regrettably, there will continually be entities that seek to pirate our code for economic benefit.

“They don't invest in pathways or the advancement of talent. They merely capitalize on the efforts of others, endangering athletes of financial loss while profiting themselves.

“In truth, they represent, counterfeiting a code.”

R360 is established by former England World Cup winner Tindall and supported by independent financiers.

Subsequent to the possible union prohibitions were announced recently, it said: “We aim to collaborate collaboratively as integrated into the global rugby calendar.

“The series is designed with customized calendars for men's and women's teams and the organization will permit participants for global fixtures, as specified in their agreements.”

R360 will seek approval for its proposals from the international authority, union's governing body, at its official gathering in the coming year.