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Explained: Why are rugby unions so concerned about R360?

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Sun, 12 Oct 2025, 3:00pm
Photo / Bevan Conley
Photo / Bevan Conley

Explained: Why are rugby unions so concerned about R360?

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Sun, 12 Oct 2025, 3:00pm

R360 is the rebel rugby competition that has everyone talking, despite rugby unions all over the world warning players off it.

New Zealand, England, Ireland, France, Scotland, Australia, South Africa, and Italy have issued a joint statement against the competition, which is set to launch in 2026. 

NZR's Chris Lendrum joined Piney to discuss further.

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