R360 recruits will be banned from NRL for 10 years
Summary
R360, a new rugby league, plans to start in October 2026 and attract players with high pay and fewer games. Players who join R360 will face a 10-year ban from Australia's National Rugby League (NRL). Eight major rugby nations, including Australia, have also decided to ban these players from international matches.Key Facts
- Australian rugby officials announced a 10-year ban for players joining the new R360 league.
- R360 aims to attract rugby players with good pay and a reduced game schedule.
- Six to eight men's and four women's R360 teams will be based in large cities worldwide.
- Current NRL players like Roger Tuivasa-Sheck and others are considering joining R360.
- Eight major rugby union countries, including Australia, banned R360 recruits from international play.
- R360 is backed by private investors and co-founded by Mike Tindall, a past World Cup winner for England.
- R360 aims to work with the global rugby schedule and promises players can still play in international matches.
- R360 plans to seek approval from World Rugby at a council meeting next year.
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