New "LIV Style" Global Rugby League

[PhilClinton]

They'll be a few middle tier players hoping a couple big names go because then it's done. Other NRL sides will want them when they become available again just like SBW.

A few articles today insinuating the club bosses have been blindsided by the note in the NRL statement that the NRL can wind back their bans as they see fit.

Specifically calling out examples where big names like Haas (and SBW a previous example) get special treatment if they're returning to one of the more successful and high profile teams.

The NRL certainly are flying by the seat of their pants here, much like everyone else.

 

[PhilClinton]

https://www.espn.com.au/nrl/story/_...hairman-peter-V’landys (the horse racing guy)

R360 respond to the NRL.

Rugby League Player Assocation boss concedes the NRL stance isn't great and would likely be challenged in court.

Sorry - the link is broken because of the auto-correct rules on the forum.

 

[Giulia]

10-year ban only means something if R360 lasts that long. NRL isn't going to care who was playing in it if/when R360 ends.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

If any player who is a current SOO rep was in R360 and it folded you bet they would be back in the NRL within 18 months.

Imagine Payne Haas took a 2-3m deal but it all ended and suddenly he's playing RL for Hull KR or in French Rugby and saying he wants to be in the NRL. You either let him back or the NRL administration will be out the door within 12 months due to pressure from Clubs, Ch9 and Fox.

 

[DaSchmooze]

As per above...

NRL announces 10-year ban for players and agents who negotiate with R360

After receiving legal advice, league bosses have vowed to impose heavy sanctions on players and agents who hold talks with the breakaway rugby competition.

www.theage.com.au

Love that the head of a pirate league criticises others for wanting to start a pirate league.