The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has unveiled its new R360 league in a dramatic bid to counter a multi-million pound breakaway threat from leading English clubs. This move signals a major power struggle for the future of the sport in England.
World Rugby delivers a seismic blow to the proposed R360 breakaway league, rejecting its application and leaving the future of the rebel competition in serious doubt. The governing body's firm stance protects the global calendar.
The ambitious R360 rugby league is eyeing a generational shift, with star coaches Michael Cheika and Ronan O'Gara on their shortlist to lead the new competition.
The organisers of rugby's new R360 breakaway league are targeting elite coaches and star players, including Wales' Louis Rees-Zammit, to drive a major shake-up in the sport.
The British & Irish Lions CEO insists upcoming tours remain secure despite the emergence of the rebel R360 League, dismissing concerns over player availability and scheduling conflicts.
British & Irish Lions executives remain confident that the proposed R360 rebel league won't threaten their legendary tours, even as CEO Ben Calveley acknowledges potential player drain.
The iconic British and Irish Lions tours could face extinction as Australia and New Zealand push for a new 'R360' breakaway competition, reshaping rugby union's future.
World Rugby CEO Alan Gilpin has issued a stern warning against the newly proposed R360 league, calling it a threat to the sport's integrity and global growth. Read the full story here.