Overview
- Clinton Schifcofske said he will no longer negotiate R360 deals and told clients to seek independent legal representation if they pursue that competition.
- He represents Ryan Papenhuyzen and Zac Lomax, both granted early releases and weighing options after being linked to the rebel league slated to start in October 2026.
- NRL-aligned sources told AAP there is no workaround and any player who eventually joins R360 would face a 10-year ban from returning.
- Rugby Australia has ruled that players who sign with R360 will be ineligible for Wallabies selection.
- Player agents question the legal enforceability of the NRL’s threat, while Japan is viewed as a potential interim destination before any R360 launch.