Rugby 360 is the latest competition looking to disrupt established sporting codes with their promises of big pay-days and greater opportunities for players and investors.
The Saudi-backed project aims to revolutionise the 15-man game by enticing both rugby league and rugby union players to create the ultimate global franchise.
Whilst R360 is still in it's infancy, the rumour mill has begun to churn about which big names could possibly defect.
The Sporting News explains what it will mean for players, supporters and investors of both rugby codes.
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What is R360?
R360 is a breakaway rugby union competition which will be hosted in several global destinations in 'grand-prix' style events.
The league hopes to establish eight men's teams and four women's teams who will compete in a condensed season format.
R360 will invest in entertainment to turn each round of action into a festival which celebrates Rugby and its global appeal.
Who is funding R360?
The funding sources for R360 will include sports-dedicated investment funds and private investment from Saudi Arabia, the United States and the UK.
According to a report from City AM, the competition has already received all the necessary funding to kick-off in 2026 and aims to become profitable by as early as 2027.
It is understood that R360 will be headed up by Mike Tindall, Stuart Hooper, Mark Spoors and LIV Golf lawyer John Loffhagen.
How much will R360 players make?
R360 players are rumoured to make anywhere north of €1 million with some of the top names set to attract three times that figure.
The competition hasn't yet agreed to a broadcast rights deal but intends to land on free-to-air stations across the globe.
Once they secure a television deal, there will be a clearer sense of what athletes can hope to earn between the network money and investment funds.
Which NRL players are rumoured to sign with R360?
Several high profile NRL stars have been linked to the proposed league.
Ryan Papenhuyzen, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, Nathan Cleary and Kalyn Ponga have all been floated as potential targets.
Warriors outside back Tuivasa-Sheck seems the closest at this stage to ink a deal with R360.
The Sydney Morning Herald is reporting that Tuivasa-Sheck is on the verge of signing a lucrative contract for next season that will see him depart the Auckland-based club.
The 32-year-old made an appearance for the All-Blacks back in 2022 and played two-seasons of Super Rugby.