Rugby R3 refers to different rugby-related concepts depending on context:
- Rugby R360 (or Rugby Rebel League R360) is a new breakaway rugby competition planned to launch in 2026. It aims to be a tier above club rugby with eight men's and four women's teams competing in a condensed season format inspired by the Indian Premier League and LIV Golf models. It has secured multi-year funding but faces opposition from major rugby unions who have warned players that joining R360 would make them ineligible for their national teams, including the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
- Rugby Régionale 3 (R3) in France is the third and last level of regional amateur rugby championships, which corresponds to the 10th overall level of French rugby hierarchy. It was created as a fusion of lower series competitions and is organized annually by the French Rugby Federation. It features about 360 amateur clubs competing within France's regional system.
- Rugby R3 can also refer to Round 3 (R3) of rugby competitions such as the United Rugby Championship or Six Nations, indicating the third round of fixtures in those tournaments.
In summary, "Rugby R3" most commonly denotes either the new global rebel league "R360," the French regional amateur-level competition "Régionale 3," or the shorthand for the third round of matches in various rugby tournaments. If you want specific details on any of these meanings, please specify. Otherwise, the above covers the main references to rugby "R3" as of late 2025.
