New R360 rugby competition aims to launch next October

NewsroomRNZTuesday 21 October 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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A new rugby venture called R360 plans to launch in October next year, aiming to blend union and league styles. Fronted by Mike Tindall, the competition intends to target top-tier players with high salaries, though debate exists regarding its potential impact on the sport.

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First reported by Newsroom, Tue 21 Oct 2025, 5:00am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 6 hours
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