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. AAP · Oct 9, 2025
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 The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2025
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. AAP · Oct 8, 2025
RFU joins eight unions in banning R360 defectors from Test selection The statement is a hammer blow for Mike Tindall’s proposed breakaway league Evening Standard · Oct 7, 2025
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 · Oct 7, 2025
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 Independent UK · Oct 7, 2025
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 Guardian - UK · Oct 7, 2025
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 · Oct 6, 2025
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 The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2025
RFU ready to ban any male player who joins R360 league from international duty The Mike Tindall-backed league has private funding but the international players’ union told their members they will not endorse R360 The Guardian - UK · Oct 3, 2025
Why Argentina and South Africa are playing Rugby Championship decider in London While strictly speaking an Argentina ‘home’ game, the Springboks will expect strong backing as they attempt to retain their title The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2025
Wallabies look to end Rugby Championship on high with turbulent times ahead Australia’s focus may be on beating the All Blacks on Saturday but R360 upheaval is looming and a change of coach just months away The Guardian - AU · Oct 3, 2025
Rugby Australia to block R360 as NRL downplays threat Breakaway rugby competition R360 is planning an October 2026 start, with Rugby Australia moving against potential players as the NRL waits on more details. AAP · Oct 1, 2025
V'landys adamant R360 no threat to NRL's best talent ARL Commission chairman Peter V'landys says R360 can't be taken seriously as a threat to the NRL, but says clubs want sanctions stopping players from joining. AAP · Sep 30, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2025 It’s ‘game on’ for launch, says rugby’s breakaway R360 league – but how ready is it really? Co-founder Mike Tindall insists the rebel league will launch next year but, with financial projections changing, will the numbers stack up?
The Guardian - UK · Sep 16, 2025 Springboks light up engrossing Rugby Championship so why tinker with it now? South Africa and New Zealand’s selfish decision to go it alone will lead to competition hiatus and looks foolish
AAP · Sep 10, 2025 Kennedy wants new Sharks deal, not R360 code switch Cronulla fullback Will Kennedy is holding out hope of a new deal at Cronulla, despite a contract stand off that has lasted the majority of the NRL season.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 9, 2025 England must be wary of wheels coming off juggernaut as World Cup stakes rise Red Roses know there is no such thing as a dead cert in sport as they try to avoid more heartbreak on the global stage
The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2025 Breakaway R360 league launch dealt blow after World Rugby application withdrawn The proposed application has been deferred until at least next June, casting doubt on plans to launch the league next September
AAP · Aug 26, 2025 'I've had chats': Tuivasa-Sheck reveals R360 interest Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has opened up on playing in the R360 rugby union competition in 2027 as he targets winning an NRL title with the Warriors first.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 5, 2025 The Lions will endure … but who can we expect in the squad for 2029? Ben Earl’s unambiguous backing shows how the tourists’ future could work even in a new world order of rebel leagues
The Guardian - UK · Aug 3, 2025 Future tours not threatened by rebel R360 league, insists Lions chief British & Irish Lions executives have insisted future tours are not under threat from the breakaway R360 league despite being ignored by the rebels
The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2025 Successful series shows why the Lions are here to stay – but new threats provoke tough questions for the future A 2-1 win in Australia displayed both the joys of the touring side and the challenges they face in the modern era
The Guardian - AU · Jul 29, 2025 Calls for more respect for referees after Wallabies’ uproar in second Lions Test World Rugby has called for greater respect to be shown towards match officials following the furore over the pivotal late call in the second Test
The Guardian - UK · Jun 9, 2025 Rugby’s breakaway R360 league labelled ‘delusional’ by leading TV sport executive A leading executive at TNT Sports has dismissed the R360 breakaway league as ‘delusional’ while Premiership executives have played down the rebels’ threat