R360 Recruits Face 10-Year Exclusion from NRL
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck earned 20 international appearances for the All Blacks before changing allegiance to Samoa.
Australian rugby league's administration has stated that players who enter the “breakaway” R360 competition will be prohibited for 10 seasons.
The new league, scheduled to begin in 2026, is hoping to draw athletes from both codes with substantial agreements and a condensed fixture list.
Leading NRL athletes have reportedly received offers by R360, which will feature multiple men's sides and four women's sides based in large metropolitan areas globally.
The Samoan the player, who plays for his NRL club in the competition, has confirmed he has had discussions with the new organization.
Ryan Papenhuyzen, Lomax, Payne Haas and Jye Gray are also believed to be considering joining the rebel league.
A group of union nations, such as Australia, earlier announced a restriction on players joining R360 appearing in global fixtures.
“We heard our teams and we've responded strongly,” commented the league's head Peter V'Landys.
“Sadly, there will always be groups that attempt to hijack our code for potential financial gain.
“They don't invest in pathways or the advancement of athletes. They simply exploit the efforts of existing bodies, jeopardizing careers of economic hardship while benefiting financially.
“Essentially, they are, imitating the sport.”
The league is launched by retired international Tindall and supported by independent financiers.
After the possible rugby union bans were declared earlier, it commented: “We aim to collaborate together as a component of the international rugby schedule.
“The event is structured with customized calendars for male and female sides and we will allow all athletes for international matches, as written into their deals.”
The breakaway group will request authorization for its plans from World Rugby, rugby union's regulatory group, at its council meeting in the coming year.
