R360 Competition Players Hit With 10-Year Suspension from Australia's Rugby League

Australian rugby league's administration has stated that players who sign with the “breakaway” R360 will be barred for a decade.

The proposed competition, set to start in late 2026, is aiming to attract rugby union and rugby league players with substantial agreements and a condensed playing schedule.

Top NRL athletes have reportedly been approached by the new league, which will feature multiple men's clubs and four women's sides based in key urban centers around the world.

Representing Samoa Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, who represents the Warriors in the competition, has confirmed he has had talks with R360.

Papenhuyzen, Zac Lomax, Payne Haas and Gray are also reported to be thinking about signing the rebel league.

Several leading union countries, including Australia, earlier announced a restriction on players joining R360 playing test matches.

“We heard our clubs and we've acted decisively,” stated the league's chief the official.

“Sadly, there will always be entities that seek to pirate our sport for potential financial gain.

“They avoid funding in pathways or the development of talent. They only leverage the efforts of existing bodies, putting players at risk of monetary damage while profiting themselves.

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

The league is established by former England World Cup winner Tindall and funded by private investors.

Subsequent to the potential union bans were announced earlier, it said: “We aim to collaborate together as integrated into the worldwide fixture list.

“The competition is arranged with customized calendars for men's and women's teams and the organization will permit participants for test matches, as written into their deals.”

R360 will apply for endorsement for its plans from rugby union's governing body, rugby union's governing body, at its council meeting in 2026.