3 Jun 2020

NZ Rugby tackles some big challenges

From Nine To Noon, 9:35 am on 3 June 2020
The All Blacks perform the haka before the Rugby World Cup semi-final match between England and New Zealand at the International Stadium Yokohama on October 26, 2019.

The All Blacks perform the haka before the Rugby World Cup semi-final match between England and New Zealand at the International Stadium Yokohama on October 26, 2019. Photo: Behrouz Mehri / AFP

From ripper grade to the All Blacks, what lies ahead for the game of rugby?

New Zealand Rugby is in financial crisis, with revenue down dramatically, half its workforce facing job cuts, and players pay set to be cut.

Super rugby begins next week in limited form in front of empty stadiums.

But the shape of other domestic competitions remains uncertain and when and where the All Blacks might play is unknown.

Kathryn talks with the CEO of New Zealand Rugby, Mark Robinson.