The ARLC has revealed any player who \u201cnegotiates, signs, or enters into\u201d an agreement to join emerging rebel rugby competition R360 will be banned from competitions for 10 years.<\/p>\n
The commission released a statement on Wednesday afternoon detailing the prohibitions and sanctions outlined by a board meeting sparked by the growing threat of R360.<\/p>\n
Players can earn the 10-year ban should they enter into a \u201cverbal or written\u201d agreement or contract and the ARLC \u201cretains sole discretion to review or lift\u201d those punishments.<\/p>\n
Watch every game of the 2025 Pacific Championships LIVE on FOX LEAGUE, available on Kayo | New to Kayo? Join now and get your first month for just $1<\/a>.<\/p>\n WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? Set a deposit limit. For Free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au.<\/p>\n The move comes with the threat of the R360 competition continuing to grow, with bosses of the rebel rugby competition targeting some of the NRL biggest stars.<\/p>\n Payne Haas, Zac Lomax, Nathan Cleary, Reece Walsh and Ryan Papenhuyze, among others, have all been linked with R360.<\/p>\n \u201cAny NRL Player who negotiates, signs, or enters into a Letter of Intent, Playing Contract, or any other form of agreement\u2014whether verbal or written\u2014with a football competition, league, or organisation not recognised by the Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) as a national sporting federation, will be banned from participation in the NRL and any ARLC-sanctioned competitions for a period of ten (10) years,\u201d the statement reads.<\/p>\n Tyrone Munro’s police charges explained | 02:04<\/p>\n As well as players, agents can also earn a 10-year ban from NRL-related negotiations if they are found to have assisted or advised a player in dealings with R360 powerbrokers.<\/p>\n \u201cAny NRL Accredited Player Agent who acts for, assists, represents, or advises a player in any capacity in relation to dealings with, or the signing of, a Letter of Intent or Playing Contract with a football competition that is not recognised by the ARLC as a national sporting federation, will be subject to the same ten (10) year ban from NRL-related activities, including accreditation renewal,\u201d the statement read.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, ARLC chairman Peter V\u2019landys made it clear he believes the R360 competition is hoping to \u201cexploit\u201d the NRL\u2019s riches of talent.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Commission has a clear duty to act in the best interests of Rugby League and its fans\u2014and we will take all necessary steps to protect the future of the game,\u201d he said in the statement.<\/p>\n \u201cUnfortunately, there will always be organisations that seek to pirate our game for potential financial gain. <\/p>\n GC Titans set sights on Craig Bellamy? | 00:49<\/p>\n MORE GRAND FINAL NEWS<\/p>\n \u2018NOT A PROBLEM FOR ME\u2019: Walters denies QLD bias in picking Kangaroos team<\/a><\/p>\n NSW, QLD CUP STARS: Broncos\u2019 succession plan and Latrell 2.0\u2019s switch<\/a><\/p>\n