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Melbourne Storm grant star veteran immediate release

Melbourne have made their first significant roster move since losing a second straight NRL grand final, granting a big-money forward an immediate release.

AAP

R360 respond to unions’ threat to ban players from Test rugby

Several of the world’s top rugby unions, including England, warned players against joining the rebel competition

The Independent UK

Players who join rebel R360 comp face Wallabies ban

Rugby Australia has joined forces with seven national unions in banning any players from representing the Wallabies if they join the rebel R360 league.

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RFU joins eight unions in banning R360 defectors from Test selection

The statement is a hammer blow for Mike Tindall’s proposed breakaway league

Evening Standard

Rugby’s international heavyweights join forces to deliver big blow to R360

A statement released by all the Six Nations unions except Wales, plus South Africa, New Zealand and Australia, is scathing of the rebel competition.

The Independent UK

Rugby stars signing up for R360 will be ineligible for internationals, warn unions

The warning applies to both the men’s and women’s game and offers a stark choice for players in most of the world’s top rugby unions

The Independent UK

England among eight rugby nations vowing to ban players in rebel R360 league

Joint statement from England, Scotland, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, France and Italy says players will be ‘ineligible for international selection’

The Guardian - UK

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England Rugby World Cup winner made into a Barbie doll

Ellie Kildunne says rugby being represented in Barbie form is ‘very inspiring to see’

The Independent UK

Fin Smith commits future to Northampton as Saints see off suitors for fly half

The England fly half had been a target for other Prem Rugby clubs and R360

The Independent UK

RFU ready to ban any male player who joins R360 league from international duty

The Mike Tindall-backed league has private funding but the international players’ union told their members they will not endorse R360

The Guardian - UK

Why Argentina and South Africa are playing Rugby Championship decider in London

While strictly speaking an Argentina ‘home’ game, the Springboks will expect strong backing as they attempt to retain their title

The Independent UK

Wallabies look to end Rugby Championship on high with turbulent times ahead

Australia’s focus may be on beating the All Blacks on Saturday but R360 upheaval is looming and a change of coach just months away

The Guardian - AU

Rugby Australia to block R360 as NRL downplays threat

Breakaway rugby competition R360 is planning an October 2026 start, with Rugby Australia moving against potential players as the NRL waits on more details.

AAP

V'landys adamant R360 no threat to NRL's best talent

ARL Commission chairman Peter V'landys says R360 can't be taken seriously as a threat to the NRL, but says clubs want sanctions stopping players from joining.

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The Guardian - UK

It’s ‘game on’ for launch, says rugby’s breakaway R360 league – but how ready is it really?

Co-founder Mike Tindall insists the rebel league will launch next year but, with financial projections changing, will the numbers stack up?

The Guardian - UK

Springboks light up engrossing Rugby Championship so why tinker with it now?

South Africa and New Zealand’s selfish decision to go it alone will lead to competition hiatus and looks foolish

AAP

Kennedy wants new Sharks deal, not R360 code switch

Cronulla fullback Will Kennedy is holding out hope of a new deal at Cronulla, despite a contract stand off that has lasted the majority of the NRL season.

The Guardian - UK

England must be wary of wheels coming off juggernaut as World Cup stakes rise

Red Roses know there is no such thing as a dead cert in sport as they try to avoid more heartbreak on the global stage

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The Guardian - UK

Breakaway R360 league launch dealt blow after World Rugby application withdrawn

The proposed application has been deferred until at least next June, casting doubt on plans to launch the league next September

AAP

'I've had chats': Tuivasa-Sheck reveals R360 interest

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has opened up on playing in the R360 rugby union competition in 2027 as he targets winning an NRL title with the Warriors first.

The Guardian - UK

The Lions will endure … but who can we expect in the squad for 2029?

Ben Earl’s unambiguous backing shows how the tourists’ future could work even in a new world order of rebel leagues

The Guardian - UK

Future tours not threatened by rebel R360 league, insists Lions chief

British & Irish Lions executives have insisted future tours are not under threat from the breakaway R360 league despite being ignored by the rebels

The Independent UK

Successful series shows why the Lions are here to stay – but new threats provoke tough questions for the future

A 2-1 win in Australia displayed both the joys of the touring side and the challenges they face in the modern era

The Guardian - AU

Calls for more respect for referees after Wallabies’ uproar in second Lions Test

World Rugby has called for greater respect to be shown towards match officials following the furore over the pivotal late call in the second Test

The Guardian - UK

Rugby’s breakaway R360 league labelled ‘delusional’ by leading TV sport executive

A leading executive at TNT Sports has dismissed the R360 breakaway league as ‘delusional’ while Premiership executives have played down the rebels’ threat

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