Rugby Australia have joined seven other major unions in announcing they will ban any player who joins the R360 global franchise league from international selection.

The rugby unions of New Zealand, South Africa, Ireland, England, Scotland, France and Italy have also signed up to the ban and warned players considering joining the rebel competition to exercise "extreme caution".

The R360 league, fronted by former England centre Mike Tindall, is due to launch in 2026 and media reports have linked it with big-money offers for top rugby union and league players.

"As a group of national rugby unions, we are urging extreme caution for players and support staff considering joining the proposed R360 competition," the unions said in a rare joint statement.

"International rugby and our major comp

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