Before World Rugby can make a decision about whether to sanction a new tournament, its backers must explain their ambitions
Before World Rugby can make a decision about whether to sanction a new tournament, its backers must explain their ambitions
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Rugby's rebel circuit has money and momentum, but might a setback over ratification by World Rugby mark a turn in its fortunes?
Exclusive: Plans were expected to be presented to World Rugby next week but delay on vote puts September 2026 launch in jeopardy
Those behind R360 have made plenty of bold – and as yet unsubstantiated – claims but their main aim is to damage the existing…
Co-founder Mike Tindall insists the rebel league will launch next year but, with financial projections changing, will the numbers…
The proposed application has been deferred until at least next June, casting doubt on plans to launch the league next September
Rugby’s proposed breakaway R360 competition has announced it will be delaying its launch for two years until 2028
