Overview

• Organisers informed player managers that the circuit-style competition is targeting an October 2, 2026 start and claims financing is locked in through 2028, with long-form contracts circulated last week.
• Multiple outlets report as many as 10 NRL players have been approached or provisionally committed, with names linked including Ryan Papenhuyzen, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, Zac Lomax, Jye Gray and Nelson Asofa-Solomona.
• The proposed format features global franchises and seven-figure salaries, with reports of six men's teams and four women's teams based in cities such as London, Miami, Tokyo and Dubai.
• ARLC chairman Peter V'landys remains skeptical of R360's business model, urges players to conduct due diligence, and warns of consequences for breaking NRL contracts as clubs press for strong action.
• Rugby Australia is reported to be unlikely to select R360 players for the Wallabies, while talks with World Rugby continue after organisers delayed a formal sanctioning bid and key broadcast and insurance details remain unresolved.