R360 bosses are reportedly ramping up their pursuit of Broncos superstar Payne Haas, with a formal pitch to pry him away from the NRL set to be presented this week.
According to Code Sports, discussions with officials from the rebel rugby competition were put on hold until after the grand final, which the Broncos won on Sunday night.
Now Haas will reportedly sit down with R360 powerbrokers, with Broncos bosses aware of his meeting that could see him depart the Red Hill club.
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Haas is currently set to come off-contact come November 1, meaning he is free to negotiate with rivals on that date and will be free to take part when R360 begins on October 2, 2026.
News Corp is reporting agents of players being targeted by R360 have been sent a short-form contract.
That contract includes a potential requirement for players set to sign with R360 to have a medial examination completed before December 20 this year to have a deal confirmed.
Payne Haas in action during the NRL Grand Final between the Brisbane Broncos and the Melbourne Storm at Accor Stadium, Sydney. Pictures: Adam HeadSource: News Corp Australia
Should a player not pass that examination, their contract can be rescinded.
Therefore, recruits will have to do a medical while still contracted for their current clubs, with the likes of Zac Lomax, Jye Gray and Ryan Papenhuyzen all being targeted.
It is unlikely NRL clubs will allow those medicals to take place, considering the threat of the rival code poaching some of rugby league’s top stars.
The contract issued also reportedly run from July 1 2026 to the end of 2028.
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Players who join R360 are also set to be paid in American dollars, with the competition being registered by a company based in England’s East Midlands Airport.
Those who win the competition will also receive a share in 25 per cent of prize money, with six events scheduled for their debut season.
In addition to the lofty salaries on offer, the rebel competition will reportedly cover accommodation for any pre-season training events.
Twice a season, a player’s family members can also be flown to events while any legal disputes will be dealt with on English soil.