R360 Competition Recruits Hit With 10-Year Suspension from National Rugby League

The NRL's governing body has stated that athletes who enter the “breakaway” R360 league will be barred for a decade.

The new league, which plans to launch in October 2026, is hoping to draw athletes from both codes with substantial agreements and a reduced fixture list.

Leading National Rugby League players have reportedly received offers by R360, which will include six or eight men's clubs and four women's sides based in major cities globally.

Representing Samoa the rugby star, who represents New Zealand Warriors in the competition, has said he has had discussions with R360.

Ryan Papenhuyzen, Lomax, Payne Haas and Jye Gray are also said to be thinking about signing R360.

Eight major union nations, among them Australia, recently imposed a restriction on R360 recruits participating in test matches.

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

“Sadly, there will persistently exist organizations that seek to pirate our game for monetary profit.

“They fail to contribute in talent pipelines or the development of athletes. They simply exploit the efforts of existing bodies, putting players at risk of monetary damage while gaining personally.

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

The organization is launched by retired international Mike Tindall and supported by independent financiers.

Following the prospective union prohibitions were declared earlier, it said: “We aim to collaborate in partnership as part of the worldwide fixture list.

“The event is structured with customized calendars for male and female sides and the organization will release all players for global fixtures, as written into their contracts.”

R360 will request authorization for its initiatives from the international authority, union's regulatory group, at its board session in 2026.