US EditionRugby's New Breakaway League Set to Clash with Super Rugby
- R360, a new rugby breakaway league co-founded by Mike Tindall, plans to launch in September 2026 with 12 franchises including men’s and women’s teams.
- The league aims to address rugby’s financial struggles and lack of innovation by offering salaries up to $2 million and securing investment by September 2025 to activate contracts.
- R360 targets top players worldwide but faces challenges due to strict selection policies in New Zealand, Australia, and England and calendar clashes with existing international competitions.
- Organisers propose a shorter, fast-paced season with 16 games, venues such as Camp Nou, and a grand prix-style city takeover to enhance fan experience and long-term league financial stability.
- If successfully funded and ratified by rugby authorities, R360 could significantly reshape professional rugby but also risks disrupting existing leagues and international schedules.
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I’ve seen the plans for R360 - there are five issues rugby must address
The proposers of “R360”, a global competition of new franchise teams with all-star players, have gone to ground, with three of the principal figures contacted by The i Paper on Wednesday each refusing to comment.But The i Paper has seen the original R360 pitch document, while one of the co-founders, ex-England captain Mike Tindall, has used his podcast to explain why radical change is needed to bring the interest and investment he says is going …
R360: Rugby’s Bold New Frontier or a Distraction Doomed to Fail? - Anonymous Wire
R360: Rugby’s Bold New Frontier or a Distraction Doomed to Fail? Talk of a rugby revolution is rarely far from the headlines, but for once, there’s substance behind the speculation. The proposed ‘R360’ franchise league—led by former England centre Mike Tindall—is no mere fantasy. It’s backed by serious investors, fronted by familiar names, and has reportedly begun the franchise bidding process. For the first time in a long time, rugby is flirtin…
Irish rugby stars adopting wait-and-see approach as Croke Park is planned as venue for new breakaway R360 league
A number of Ireland’s leading players are adopting a wait-and-see attitude after being approached by a breakaway league led by former England international Mike Tindall.
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