R360 Postpones Launch Until 2028
The expected R360 rugby league, which promised a revolution in the sport, has announced a delay in its launch until the year 2028. Initially scheduled to begin next year, the emerging league has justified this decision for various reasons, including the search for “greater commercial certainty and a significantly more favorable environment for players and fans”. Despite the postponement, the league confirmed having signed players from all top-tier rugby nations.Tindall added that the commitment to the players has been constant from the beginning. He highlighted the interest of many of the best players in the world, both female and male, in joining R360, seeking their development without unnecessary pressure. The league also communicated its intention to “complement” the international rugby calendar, following the first tour of the Women’s Lions and the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Finally, Martin Gilbert, a Scottish financier, was confirmed as chairman of the R360 project.The decision to postpone our launch until 2028 is strategic and time-based. Launching under compressed timelines would not meet the standards we set for R360, nor would it generate the long-term commercial impact that the sport deserves.
Mike Tindall, former England center and key figure in the new league
