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NZ Rugby CEO Mark Robinson to step down
New Zealand Rugby will lose its captain, after CEO Mark Robinson announced he is stepping down from the job after six years. He will leave at the end of the 2025 to join his family in Australia… Audio
NZ Rugby CEO to step down after six years
NZ Rugby CEO Mark Robinson has announced he is stepping down at the end of the year, after six years in charge in which the national game's governing body has undergone some huge changes. Sports… Audio
NZ Rugby signs new sponsorship deal with Gallagher Insurance
New Zealand Rugby has signed a sponsorship agreement with Gallagher Insurance. NZ Rugby chief executive Mark Robinson spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Rugby in recovery
The Detail's Amanda Gillies talks to NZ Rugby CEO Mark Robinson about crowds, international fixtures, financial turmoil and personal strain. Audio
NZ to host women's Lions tour
New Zealand will host the first Women's British and Irish Lions rugby tour, which is set to be held in 2027.
New Zealand Rugby made the announcement in Auckland this morning, with the Government… 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
NZ Rugby CEO Mark Robinson on future of the club game
New Zealand Rugby chief executive Mark Robinson says it's been an incredibly challenging couple of years for the organisation, but he's looking forward to a more steady period for the game. A recent… Audio
NZ Rugby chief executive on Black Ferns success at World Cup
A world record crowd and a TV audience of many millions around the world witnessed the thrilling end to the women's Rugby World Cup on Saturday night.
Not so long ago Black Ferns matches were played… Audio
Questions surround Ian Foster's job after South Africa win
All Blacks coach Ian Foster has been given no assurance he will keep his job, despite his side's stunning 35-23 win over the Springboks in Johannesburg on Sunday morning.
Minutes after the victory… Audio
NZ Rugby chief executive pleased Silver Lake deal signed off
The last road block to New Zealand Rugby signing a $200 million deal with US private equity firm Silver Lake has been removed, with the 26 unions and the Maori Board voting in favour of the deal in… Audio
New Zealand Rugby chief Mark Robinson on 2021's performance
An assessment of how the All Blacks and the Black Ferns and their coaches have performed this year, where things at with the Silver Lake deal and just what is being done to improve player safety and… Audio
Rugby: All Blacks scrap Perth plans for Bledisloe Cup test
The All Blacks have abandoned their plans to fly to Perth this weekend for the third Bledisloe Cup test - but say they remain committed to playing out the Rugby Championship.
The team was due to… Audio
NZ Rugby chief happy with INEOS deal
New Zealand Rugby says its new sponsor, petro-chemical company INEOS, is committed to becoming more sustainable and on balance it is worth the possible backlash to work with them.
A six-year… Audio
All Blacks yet to be vaccinated, mandatory for tour - NZR CEO
Australia's rugby team the Wallabies will arrive in New Zealand on Friday on a charter flight.
The details of the test series and what is being played where are yet to be ironed out, but with the… Video, Audio
You know Bonus Bonds, would you try All Blacks bonds?
You've heard of bonus bonds, but would you try your luck with All Blacks bonds?
The idea is being pitched by the New Zealand Rugby Players Association as an alternative to the proposed partial sale… Video, Audio
Sports News for 31 March 2021
The White Ferns don't have long to revel in last night's four-wicket win over Australia with a quick turn around for the T20 series decider tomorrow in Auckland. Audio
Women's Rugby World Cup postponement hits hard
2021 was touted as being the "golden year" for women's rugby. Back-to-back major international tournaments with the Olympics, to be followed by the first women's Rugby World Cup to be held in the… Audio
NZ Rugby CEO on postponed Women's Rugby World Cup
The Women's Rugby World Cup, scheduled for Auckland and Whangārei this year, is set to be postponed due to Covid-19.
World Rugby says it's the right decision for teams and fans.
NZ Rugby chief… Video, Audio
Massive rock art discovery made in Colombia
Thousands of rock art pictures, some depicting Ice Age creatures, have been revealed by researchers in the Amazon rainforest.
The giant canvas was created an estimated 12,500 years ago.
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