Statement: R360

In recent months, various information has been in the public domain about the proposed R360 competition and we understand that more recently, a proposed draft long form player contract may have been circulated by R360 to players and/or player agents.

Whilst IRPA and IRPA members have had some discussions with R360 representatives, these conversations have been focused on fact finding to understand the substantive detail about the business model, the competition, its delivery and its interplay with the existing ecosystem.  Detailed information about the competition remains outstanding and the competition does not currently have World Rugby regulatory approval.

IRPA wishes to confirm that the competition and any associated player contracts are not endorsed by IRPA or IRPA members, and references to IRPA within any contract does not have IRPA permission. We have made this point clear in our more recent correspondence with R360.

Players are encouraged to speak to their player association or, where no player association exists, directly to IRPA or a legal advisor, prior to signing any contract pertaining to the competition. Players also need to be especially mindful of the provisions of World Rugby Regulation 4 in relation to player approaches.