"However, the announcement will raise concerns over the viability of the prospective competition in light of opposition from the sport's established unions. Eight leading countries issued a joint statement last month indicating that any players who signed up for R360 would be banned from playing international competitions. The British and Irish Lions have also intimated that players would be barred from selection, while Australia's NRL say any leading league players tempted to join the new structure could face a 10-year ban."
"Tindall said: The decision to shift our launch to 2028 is a strategic decision based on timing. Launching under compressed timelines would not meet the standards we set for R360, nor would it deliver the long-term commercial impact that the sport deserves. As a board we remain absolutely determined to bring R360 to life at full scale and with maximum global impact. We're building something bold and new that will resonate globally - and we cannot wait to show the world in 2028."
R360 will delay its launch until 2028. The project is fronted by former England World Cup winner Mike Tindall and aims to complement the rugby calendar. Eight leading countries have warned players who sign for R360 could be banned from international competitions. The British and Irish Lions have indicated such players would be barred from selection. Australia's NRL warned top league players joining R360 could face a 10-year ban. R360 framed the postponement as a strategic timing decision, citing the need to meet standards and achieve long-term commercial impact. The board remains determined to launch at full scale in 2028.
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