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R360's demise could make for one big winner in NRL

Brisbane will be relieved by the news of R360's abandoned launch given their battle to keep Payne Haas and would not be alone in welcoming the collapse.

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Rugby union’s breakaway competition R360 delays launch by two years

Rugby’s proposed breakaway R360 competition has announced it will be delaying its launch for two years until 2028

The Guardian - UK

R360 threat over with NRL ready to welcome back stars

Zac Lomax and Ryan Papenhuyzen will be able to return to the NRL if they wish, after rebel rugby competition R360's launch was abandoned until at least 2028.

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Launch of Mike Tindall-backed rugby rebel league R360 postponed to 2028

Fronted by former England centre Mike Tindall, the competition had been due to start in October 2026

The Independent UK

World Cup winner Abby Dow quits rugby in shock move to focus on career

The Red Roses World Cup winner Abby Dow – ‘the best right winger in world rugby’, according to the head coach, John Mitchell – has announced her retirement from professional rugby

The Guardian - UK

Japan still open for R360 converts despite rule change

It will soon be harder for NRL players and other overseas talent to join Japanese Rugby, but the changes won't come in until after R360's planned launch date.

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Dangerous times lie ahead for NRL as latest skirmish with rugby union ramps up

Australian rugby league’s greatest strength is its production line of talent but the R360 competition is threatening to change that

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NRL won't allow R360 loophole for early departees

Zac Lomax will not be able to avoid a 10-year ban from the NRL if he joins R360 via another competition, with the league set to enforce sanctions regardless.

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Eels release star Lomax as R360 beckons

Parramatta star Zac Lomax has been released from the final three years of his NRL contract, fuelling speculation of a move to breakaway rugby competition R360.

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British & Irish Lions plan ban on R360 players to stop Red Roses jumping ship

The British and Irish Lions are planning to follow the example of the biggest unions by not considering players who join R360 for selection

The Guardian - UK

Papenhuyzen explains exit, exploring life after NRL

Ryan Papenhuyzen has taken to Instagram to explain his decision to leave the Melbourne Storm, indicating he won't return to the NRL in 2026.

AAP

'Fresh opportunities': R360 boss hits back at V'Landys

The boss of R360 says threats of 10-year bans for NRL players who defect to the rebel competition are entirely predictable as the code war escalates.

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George Ford turns down R360 riches for last shot at England World Cup glory

George Ford has turned down the riches on offer from R360 for one last shot at a Rugby World Cup with England

The Guardian - UK

R360 dealt fresh blow as NRL threatens rebel players with 10-year ban

The breakaway rugby union venture is due to launch next year and is reportedly targeting top rugby league stars

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Destined for court: NRL reveals long bans for defectors

The NRL says it will ban any player who signs with R360 from returning for 10 years, but the players' union has warned the sanctions are sure to be tested.

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NRL to seek legal advice over potential R360 defectors

NRL bosses have met with club counterparts over the threat of breakaway rugby competition R360, and are seeking legal advice on ways to deter players.

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Melbourne Storm grant star veteran immediate release

Melbourne have made their first significant roster move since losing a second straight NRL grand final, granting a big-money forward an immediate release.

The Independent UK

R360 respond to unions’ threat to ban players from Test rugby

Several of the world’s top rugby unions, including England, warned players against joining the rebel competition

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Players who join rebel R360 comp face Wallabies ban

Rugby Australia has joined forces with seven national unions in banning any players from representing the Wallabies if they join the rebel R360 league.

Evening Standard

RFU joins eight unions in banning R360 defectors from Test selection

The statement is a hammer blow for Mike Tindall’s proposed breakaway league

The Independent UK

Rugby’s international heavyweights join forces to deliver big blow to R360

A statement released by all the Six Nations unions except Wales, plus South Africa, New Zealand and Australia, is scathing of the rebel competition.

The Independent UK

Rugby stars signing up for R360 will be ineligible for internationals, warn unions

The warning applies to both the men’s and women’s game and offers a stark choice for players in most of the world’s top rugby unions

The Guardian - UK

England among eight rugby nations vowing to ban players in rebel R360 league

Joint statement from England, Scotland, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, France and Italy says players will be ‘ineligible for international selection’

The Independent UK

England Rugby World Cup winner made into a Barbie doll

Ellie Kildunne says rugby being represented in Barbie form is ‘very inspiring to see’

The Independent UK

Fin Smith commits future to Northampton as Saints see off suitors for fly half

The England fly half had been a target for other Prem Rugby clubs and R360

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