Overview
- Leading agent Clinton Schifcofske said he will not negotiate with R360 to avoid an NRL ban, telling clients to use a lawyer for any rebel-league dealings.
- Zac Lomax has engaged a French agent to seek a Top 14 stint as a bridge option, with France’s season already underway and short-term ‘medical joker’ deals a possible route.
- Roger Tuivasa-Sheck’s manager said he has not signed with R360 and advised him not to proceed, noting earlier heads-of-agreement documents expired and financial guarantees remain unclear.
- Brisbane’s Payne Haas is yet to commit and has voiced concerns about R360’s viability despite reported offers near US$2 million a year, with club expectations he stays reported but unconfirmed.
- Japan remains a likely short-term landing spot for potential defectors before an October 2026 launch, as the NRL insists its 10-year bans would still apply even if players go via other competitions.