Peter V\u2019landys is adamant any ban enforced to R360 defectors will stick, stating the NRL\u2019s \u201clegal position is strong\u201d.<\/p>\n
The ARL Commission boss hasn\u2019t baulked once on his stance to punish those NRL players for who sign with rebel union comp R360 with a ten year NRL ban.<\/p>\n
No one has yet to put pen to paper on R360 deals, but two players long rumoured to be linked to the breakaway league in Zac Lomax and Ryan Papenhuyzen have both granted early releases from their NRL contracts.<\/p>\n
Watch The Ashes 2025\/26 LIVE and ad-break free during play with FOX CRICKET on Kayo Sports | 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 Broncos star Payne Haas has also been heavily rumoured as another player set to make the switch but he\u2019s still under contract at Red Hill for now, but V\u2019landys says he thinks Haas will stay put. <\/p>\n \u201cPayne hopefully will be the first smart one to make sure he gets paid upfront because I don\u2019t think they will be paid upfront,\u201d V\u2019landys told Code Sports<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cI believe he will stay because when he does his due diligence, he will see the business model of this competition doesn\u2019t stack up.\u201d<\/p>\n There have been suggestions that the NRL aren\u2019t able to enforce such a ban to players who defect, especially those who a granted releases from their deal.<\/p>\n However, V\u2019landys says the ban will apply to any player who ends up signing with R360, no matter the circumstances. <\/p>\n \u201cThey can take us on legally. We welcome it, because we are comfortable with our legal position,\u201d V\u2019landys said. <\/p>\n \u201cAny player who signs with R360 will be banned for 10 years, simple as that.<\/p>\n \u201cThe ban is absolutely enforceable. Our legal position is strong. We have consulted our legal team. We wouldn\u2019t have announced this ban unless we had solid legal vision.<\/p>\n \u201cAs custodians of the game, we have to act, we have to protect the game and the fans.<\/p>\n \u201cI will not take a backward step in protecting the game and the fans \u2026 full stop.\u201d<\/p>\n Brailey ready for battle as Raiders 9 | 01:13<\/p>\n MORE NRL NEWS<\/p>\n NOV 1 LIVE: Origin star set for Cowboys exit; Raiders poach another Broncos gun <\/a><\/p>\n SOUTHS\u2019 STATE OF PLAY: Enforcer\u2019s exit fears amid fairytale reunion roster fix<\/a><\/p>\n