R360 is the rebel rugby competition that has everyone talking, despite rugby unions all over the world warning players off it.

New Zealand, England, Ireland, France, Scotland, Australia, South Africa, and Italy have issued a joint statement against the competition, which is set to launch in 2026. 

NZR's Chris Lendrum joined Piney to discuss further.

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R360 is the rebel rugby competition that has everyone talking, despite rugby unions all over the world warning players off it.
New Zealand, England, Ireland, France, Scotland, Australia, South Africa, and Italy have issued a joint statement against the competition, which is set to launch in 2026.&nbsp;
NZR's Chris Lendrum joined Piney to discuss further.
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine on Newstalk ZB brings you all the action and reaction to the sporting weekend.

Weekend Sport with Jason Pine

Chris Lendrum: New Zealand Rugby's general manager of professional rugby on the concerns surrounding R360

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