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R360 League Players Face Decade-Long Exclusion from Australia's Rugby League
The rugby star won 20 caps for the Kiwis before switching allegiance to the Samoan team.
Australian rugby league's administration has declared that players who sign with the “breakaway” R360 competition will be barred for 10 seasons.
The proposed competition, which plans to launch in October 2026, is hoping to draw athletes from both codes with substantial agreements and a reduced fixture list.
Prominent NRL players have reportedly received offers by the new league, which will include six or eight men's clubs and women's teams located in large metropolitan areas around the world.
Representing Samoa the rugby star, who plays for New Zealand Warriors in the competition, has said he has had negotiations involving the new organization.
Papenhuyzen, Zac Lomax, Haas and Gray are also said to be thinking about signing the rebel league.
A group of union teams, including Australia, earlier imposed a ban on R360 recruits participating in test matches.
“We heard our teams and we've acted decisively,” said Australian Rugby League Commission chairman the official.
“Sadly, there will continually be entities that attempt to hijack our code for economic benefit.
“They fail to contribute in development systems or the development of athletes. They merely capitalize on the efforts of other organizations, endangering athletes of financial loss while gaining personally.
“Essentially, they are, copying the game.”
The organization is co-founded by former England World Cup winner Mike Tindall and backed by independent financiers.
Subsequent to the potential union bans were declared last week, it said: “We aim to collaborate in partnership as part of the international rugby schedule.
“The series is arranged with customized calendars for male and female sides and we will permit participants for global fixtures, as included in their deals.”
The breakaway group will apply for endorsement for its plans from rugby union's governing body, the sport's governing body, at its council meeting next year.
Christina Miller
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