The boss of R360 has swiftly hit back at the NRL , labelling “threats” of 10-year bans for players joining the breakaway competition as “sadly” predictable as the Super League-style war continues to escalate.

ARL Commission chairman Peter V’landys on Wednesday accused R360 officials of counterfeiting the code, and vowed to also suspend any player managers involved.

The sanctions include 10-year bans for players who leave for the rebel rugby competition, as well as similar exiles for agents who act on their behalf.

NRL superstars Ryan Papenhuyzen, Cameron Munster, Payne Haas and Roger Tuivasa-Sheck are among those who have been linked to potential moves to the competition, slated to start in late 2026 in a global, F1-style format with rounds in Cape Town, Tokyo and Dubai.

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