BREAKING: R360 Confident Payne Haas Will Be Among First Crop of Players Announced After Dangling Mega-Deal That Dwarfs Any Rugby League Contract

BREAKING: R360 Confident Payne Haas Will Be Among First Crop of Players Announced After Dangling Mega-Deal That Dwarfs Any Rugby League Contract.

 

In what could be the biggest transfer shock in modern sport, powerhouse sports venture R360 are confident of landing Brisbane Broncos enforcer Payne Haas as one of their inaugural superstar signings — and the deal on the table reportedly makes every current rugby league contract look small in comparison.

According to inside sources close to negotiations, Haas has been offered a multi-year package worth well beyond $5 million annually, a sum that not only dwarfs his existing NRL salary but also sets a new benchmark for Australian athletes. The offer — described as “life-changing” and “generational” — is said to include global endorsements, cross-sport opportunities, and performance bonuses tied to R360’s rapidly expanding footprint across multiple codes.

A Mega-Move in Motion

R360, the revolutionary new sports entity making waves for its ambitious bid to merge elite athletes across rugby league, rugby union, and global franchises, has made Haas a central target in its foundation roster.
The 24-year-old Broncos prop — widely regarded as the most dominant forward in the NRL — is seen as the perfect figurehead for their brand of power, performance, and prestige.

“Payne Haas isn’t just a rugby league player; he’s a generational athlete,” an R360 executive said off the record. “His presence, his professionalism, and his marketability fit perfectly with what we’re building. We don’t just want stars — we want icons.”

Why Payne Haas?

Haas has long been a marquee name in rugby league circles — a three-time Dally M Prop of the Year, a State of Origin powerhouse for New South Wales, and the cornerstone of Brisbane’s resurgence under Kevin Walters.
But even for a man used to the headlines, this potential move would represent an extraordinary leap.

R360’s offer reportedly extends beyond rugby league. Insiders claim Haas would have the opportunity to compete or collaborate across different sports disciplines, tapping into R360’s global athlete network spanning rugby, boxing, and even American football partnerships. The aim: to create a “multi-code superstar” capable of transcending traditional boundaries.

If confirmed, Haas would become the first major NRL player to sign a contract on this scale outside the league’s structure, effectively rewriting what’s possible for professional athletes in Australia.

The Broncos’ Battle

While Brisbane remain desperate to keep their front-row titan, sources indicate the club simply cannot match the financial muscle of R360.
Haas is currently contracted until the end of 2026, but his management has been given permission to explore external offers — and the R360 deal may be too lucrative to ignore.

Broncos officials, however, are still holding out hope. “Payne is part of our family,” a senior club figure said. “We understand the market’s changing, but we believe there’s more to his journey with Brisbane than just dollars. We’ll fight to keep him.”

A New Era for Player Power

This development comes amid a growing wave of player empowerment in professional sport. With broadcast rights booming and athlete brands becoming independent empires, players like Haas are now in position to command unprecedented deals.

R360’s model, in particular, has been described as “the next evolution of sport” — part talent agency, part ownership group, and part performance enterprise. Their vision is to create a global athlete network where contracts are structured more like equity stakes than simple salaries.

For Haas, who has previously spoken about wanting to provide long-term security for his family, this may be the ultimate offer — combining financial reward with international reach.

What Happens Next

An official announcement from R360 is expected within weeks, with Haas tipped to be among the first wave of signings unveiled alongside other high-profile names from both rugby codes and possibly overseas leagues.

If confirmed, the move will send shockwaves through the NRL and could trigger a player movement frenzy, as others follow Haas’s path toward cross-code, multi-million-dollar deals.

For now, Brisbane fans can only watch and wait — but the writing on the wall is clear:
The future of rugby league’s biggest star might no longer be written within the NRL’s borders.

And if R360’s confidence is anything to go by, Payne Haas is about to redefine what it means to be a professional athlete.