TNT Sports chief rubbishes ‘delusional’ plans for breakaway rugby competition

TNT Sports chief rubbishes ‘delusional’ plans for breakaway rugby competition

The mooted R360 competition is said to have offered some of the world’s top players lucrative contracts

TNT Sports secure Premiership Rugby viewership increase

Average audiences across the Premiership campaign rose 10% year-on-year on the 2023-24 season.

R360 rugby project fully funded and profitable after a year, say insiders

The breakaway R360 global club rugby competition has already secured the funding to launch in 2026 and is targeting a profit in its second year, sources close to the ambitious project have told City AM. Organisers of R360 intend to change the face of the sport through franchise ownership, attracting brands not traditionally associated with rugby union and a cohort of world-renowned players across 12 teams. If successful, it would be the biggest …

"They're delusional" – TNT Sports chief on why R360 league won't work

Mike Tindall's R360 league has been questioned by TNT Sports' head honcho Andrew Georgiou (right, both Getty Images)The broadcaster confirmed it will not show proposed Mike Tindall's proposed competitionThe chances of Mike Tindall’s R360 breakaway rugby league becoming a money-making enterprise have been slammed by the big boss …Continue reading »