Ireland amongst unions to warn players joining R360 'would make them ineligible for internationals'

The rebel organisation is said to be offering big-money contracts and a pared down playing schedule to lure existing Test players to their format.

Rugby’s leading Tier One national unions, including Ireland’s have confirmed they will be advising their men’s and women’s players they will no longer be considered for Test selection if they join the proposed breakaway R360 competition. Pic: ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan.

Rugby’s leading Tier One national unions, including Ireland’s have confirmed they will be advising their men’s and women’s players they will no longer be considered for Test selection if they join the proposed breakaway R360 competition.

R360, fronted by former England World Cup winner Mike Tindall, have claimed they have already signed more than 200 male players for a new team competition spread across multiple countries and set to launch in October 2026.