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This is Robert Craddock's (News Ltd) take on it: R360 has not even seen a ball kicked in anger and already we know the big winners …...

It's an interesting hypothetical. But I don't think there's the audience or commercial base for such a league to succeed anywhere in...

Really? I see it as yet another attempt for Saudi/UAE oil money to infiltrate sport for their own ends. They are doing the same here...

Comps could be stronger, but I don't think there's a scenario where Super Rugby ever pays the $$$ that these blokes are offering. So it...

I don't think the source of objection here is the Saudi backing. As you say if they want to fund World Rugby or host a World Cup or...

I heard this in Greg Clarks voice. You know Marto wants a gig and I think Campo was seen checking our air bnbs in Riyadh.

Surely they were just a little bit tempted to pick Heinz Lemoto and cap him off the bench for Australia A before he jets off to France...

Now you see everyone lining up for a spot on the gravy train before it leaves the station. Ex-managers, coaches, journos, admins, all...

Wales put out a statement saying similar things, although not quite as forceful in their language.

Well for 6 teams you need at least 180 players, maybe 200. Now every other union has come out and prevented national selection, I reckon...

Based on the Saudi's previous treatment of journalists, Christy Doran will want to ensure he gets his leaked team information correct...

Certainly no escape clauses in their player contracts

My team will be the DOHA slaveholders

No, I mean in the hypothetical scenario where RA sanctions R360. Every man and his dog would be on the plane to King Abdullah Economic...

Sure, but the impact on Super Rugby can't be ignored here. What is the impact of RA saying 'hey guys, we'll pick you for the Wallabies...