R360, the proposed breakaway rebel tournament, has announced it is delaying its launch by two years to 2028.
R360, a venture which former England Rugby World Cup winner Mike Tindall is fronting, had been set to begin in 2026 but has been beset by a lack of union support and negative publicity.
In October, eight of rugby’s unions – England, Ireland, France, Scotland, Italy, New Zealand, South Africa, Australia – said any player who joined would be banned.
Earlier this week, the British and Irish Lions added their voice, stating any player who decides to take part in the planned breakaway R36...