R360 Postpones Launch Until 2028
The expected R360 rugby league, which promised a revolution in the sport, has postponed its launch until the year 2028. The initiative, which was initially scheduled to begin next year, has justified this decision for various reasons. Among the reasons mentioned are the search for a “greater commercial certainty and a significantly more favorable environment for players and fans”.Despite the delay, the league has confirmed the signing of players from each of the top-tier rugby nations.
The decision to move our launch to 2028 is strategic and time-based. Tindall also stated that launching the league under tight deadlines would not meet the standards set for R360, nor would it generate the long-term commercial impact that the sport deserves. The league has reiterated its commitment to the players, highlighting the strong interest of many of the world’s best players, both female and male, in joining R360. The goal is for these players to thrive, without subjecting them to unnecessary pressure. R360 aims to “complement” the international rugby calendar, following the inaugural tour of the Women’s Lions and the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Martin Gilbert, a Scottish financier, has been confirmed as chairman of the R360 project.
