Show me the money! Why Broncos superstar Payne Haas may have played his last game in the NRL

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  • Reported $3million contract offer from R360
  • Could earn up to $10million by switching codes

By ANDREW PRENTICE, SPORT REPORTER, AUSTRALIA

Published: 06:40 GMT, 8 November 2025 | Updated: 06:42 GMT, 8 November 2025

A monster $3million contract offer from rebel rugby union competition R360 could result in Broncos enforcer Payne Haas quitting the NRL, effective immediately.

As the hulking prop prepares to play for Samoa against New Zealand in the Pacific Championship final on Sunday at Commbank Stadium in Sydney, reports have emerged that Haas has been offered life-changing money.

While a move to R360 would end his NRL career given the likely 10-year bans in place, the 25-year-old could take home up to $10million by switching footy codes.

The generational front-rower is believed to be currently earning $1.1million a season at Red Hill.

'I'm not sure where Payne is with R360, but I know he really loves the Broncos,' premiership-winning coach Michael Maguire said.

'He has been through everything at this club...(and from where I sit) Payne is focused on jumping into another season.

A monster $3million contract offer from rebel rugby union competition R360 could result in Broncos enforcer Payne Haas quitting the NRL 

As the prop prepares to play for Samoa against New Zealand in the Pacific Championship final on Sunday in Sydney, reports have emerged that Haas has been offered life-changing money to jump ship

'It was great to see him enjoy what we achieved at the club this year.'

Another potential reason for a move away from the NRL is the fact that both of Haas' parents are in jail.

Haas is the sole guardian of his two younger siblings, as well as being a father himself. 

Following Brisbane's grand final triumph last month, winning more silverware with Samoa could prove crucial.

This week Samoan captain Jarome Luai confirmed Haas has relished his time in camp.

'I can see he is enjoying himself,' the skipper said.

'I think it's a bit of a different side to what he is used to with all the cultural stuff – speaking in Samoan, doing the dances.

'I think its really brought the kid out of him in a way.'

Elsewhere, Warriors star and Haas' Samoan teammate Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has already committed to R360 - and Ryan Papenhuyzen could follow after he was granted a release from the Melbourne Storm.

Daily Mail understands Papenhuyzen is contemplating a stint playing rugby in Japan before joining R360, which is due to kick-off next October.

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