New Zealand Rugby
Sports commentator Sam Ackerman
New Zealand Rugby's governance landscape is as murky as ever after yesterday's contentious vote - Sam Ackerman looks at what it means and why this saga keeps dragging on. Audio
Provincial Unions Reject Rugby Proposal
A proposal to radically revamp New Zealand Rugby's governance structure has failed to be approved. Audio
Major vote on the future of NZ Rugby
A vote on the biggest change in New Zealand rugby governance in the sport's professional history is happening this morning. Audio
New Zealand Rugby launches Pasifika Strategy
A new initiative is providing Pasifika rugby players the chance to transtion into management and decision-making positions. Audio
The die is cast: NZR board made to look weak as players back Foster
Opinion - New Zealand Rugby's board has been made to look weak and indecisive after walking back on suggestions about Ian Foster's fate, writes Jamie Wall.
There Will Be Blood: What's really wrong with the All Blacks
Analysis - New Zealand Rugby's backroom staff must face the fire for the All Black's recent sub-par performances and the apparent lack of cohesion within the team, Jamie Wall writes.
Ex-All Blacks coach Wayne Smith new coach of Black Ferns
Former All Blacks coach Wayne Smith has been named as the new coach of the Black Ferns, replacing Glenn Moore who resigned at the weekend.
Moore threw in the towel following a scathing review into… Video, Audio
Less is Moore - why the Black Ferns still needed a change
Comment - Even before New Zealand Rugby's woeful Black Ferns culture review, Glen Moore's position as coach deserved to be put under scrutiny, writes Jamie Wall.
NZ Rugby, Players Association agree on Silver Lake deal
After a year a half of at times bitter wrangling New Zealand Rugby has finally got its much sought after deal with US private equity firm Silver Lake.
The deal will see Silver Lake invest $200… Audio
$200m Silverlake/NZR deal
New Zealand Rugby has announced the US equity firm Silver Lake is to invest $200 million in a new commercial entity that will control all revenue-generating assets of New Zealand Rugby. The agreement… Audio
Thaw between NZ Rugby, Players Association over rights sale
There's been a thawing of the relationship between New Zealand Rugby and the Players Association with a meeting in Wellington today.
On the agenda was an alternative to the proposed $387 million… Video, Audio
NZ Rugby agrees to look at Forsyth Barr proposal
NZ Rugby says it's prepared to look at an alternative proposal for a public float of part of its commercial revenues that's been put forward by Forsyth Barr. Audio
The Weekend Panel with Mike Williams and Lavina Good
Joining the Weekend Panel this morning are Mike Williams and Lavina Good. They discuss NZ Rugby's alternative to the Silver Lakes deal, the police position on speed tolerance, and the possibility of… Audio
Silver Lake buy-in to Silver Fern no silver bullet for media
To sell or not to sell a slice of the commercial rights to New Zealand rugby was the squabble that pre-occupied the sports media this week. But the media couldn’t agree on who has the power over the… Audio
Silver Lake buy-in to Silver Fern no silver bullet for media
To sell or not to sell a slice of the commercial rights to New Zealand rugby was the squabble that pre-occupied the sports media this week. But the media couldn’t agree on who has the power over the…
AudioThe Weekend Panel with Josie Pagani and Louis Houlbrooke
On the Panel this morning are Josie Pagaini and Louis Houlbrooke. They look at guns, how much exercise we're getting, the success of the vaccine rollout in New Zealand, housing policy changes, and the… Audio
Fitzpatrick for potential NZ Rugby partial sale offshore
All Black great Sean Fitzpatrick says a multimillion-dollar deal to sell part of NZ Rugby offshore is the best option, and without it the local game is in dire straits.
The $460 million deal would… Video, Audio
Shake-up headed for NZ Rugby
Sports journalist Hamish Bidwell talks about the shake-up headed for New Zealand Rugby, and the state of the game now. Audio
Rugby TV deal creates claims of conflicts
Sky and NZ Rugby sprang a surprise this week making a unique deal for TV rights with no bids from any other broadcaster. It's raised questions about conflicts of interest - and compromises in… Video, Audio
Rugby TV deal creates claims of conflicts
Sky and NZ Rugby sprang a surprise this week making a unique deal for TV rights with no bids from any other broadcaster. It's raised questions about conflicts of interest - and compromises in…
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