Rugby’s rebel league: How would it work and will players face international exile?
Plans for a breakaway global rugby league featuring the top 200 players in the world playing for eight franchise clubs at “Formula One style” festivals across major cities are said to be in advanced stages.
Merging rugby league and union would solve three problems in one
A combined singular code would be a more attractive product for broadcasters and sponsors and could entice more young fans
Rugby’s leading players ‘committed’ to IPL-style breakaway league
Plans for a breakaway global rugby league featuring the top 200 players in the world playing for eight franchise clubs at ‘Formula One style’ festivals across major cities are said to be in advanced stages,
Rugby Union could change forever with ‘breakaway league to be played in F1-style festivals across the world’
RUGBY UNION could be set to for an unprecedented change amid plans for a “Formula 1 style” breakaway league, according to reports. Talks are understood to be at an “advanced
Top rugby stars ‘sign up for IPL and Formula 1 inspired breakaway competition’
A breakaway rugby franchise competition could be set to be launched as organisers attempt to revolutionise the sport. Reports in The Times, The Telegraphand the Daily Mail suggest that a number of top players have signed up for a proposed 14-week event that could begin in 2026.
Top rugby players targeted for LIV-style breakaway league which could split world game
A LIV-style breakaway league backed by US funding has already secured interest from up to 20 of the world’s leading rugby players, Telegraph Sport can reveal. In a move that could split the sport, mirroring the schism created by the Saudi-funded LIV Golf League,
Rugby faces shake up with F1-style breakaway league - sources
Rugby union's stars are being targeted for a breakaway competition, with the powerbrokers aiming to launch the league in 2026, multiple sources have confirmed to ESPN.
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Global ‘F1-style’ rugby franchise league to launch in 2026
Competition backed by UK and US investors would see eight franchises stage a 14-week season across multiple cities.
New global rugby union franchise competition in early stage of development
A rugby union league that would travel the world, akin to Formula 1, is being mooted and could feature more than 200 players, ...
Langbridge eyes off Newcastle Rugby League premiership at third different club
ALEX Langbridge has already claimed Newcastle Rugby League premierships at two different clubs.
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Rugby league team revealed for Rob Burrow 745 Game including Leeds Rhinos legends
The squads have been revealed for Sunday's historic cross-code '745 Game', and rugby league's side is littered with some ...
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Jane Banks and GB Lionesses inducted into Rugby League Hall of Fame
FOLLOWING her official induction into the Rugby League Hall of Fame, Warrington’s Jane Banks has spoken of what it means to her ...
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England Rugby's revamped Tier 2 explained as Worcester Warriors apply
WORCESTER WARRIORS confirmed their formal application to join the Rugby Football Union's revamped Tier 2 league.
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England rugby league’s 6ft 7in winger Dom Young open to union move
England rugby league’s star winger Dom Young would consider a cross-code move to union. The 6ft 7in, 17st winger has been ...