Rob Nichol

Rob Nichol, the chief executive of the New Zealand Rugby Players' Association says Chiefs players unlikely to lose their jobs over the stripper scandal. Audio

It seems Jonah Lomu, despite what many people thought, didn't have a lot of money to leave his children. Audio

Ex All Black Mils Muliaina has had a sexual assault charge against him dropped in a Welsh court but his supporters say damage has been done. Audio

A Samoan rugby player says teenagers signing international contracts should expect a world quite different from the Islands. Audio

Youth sports researcher, Dr Craig Harrison says pressure on young athletes is leading to burn out, drop out and injury. With Dr Craig Harrison, director of the Athlete Development Academy at AUT… Audio

This week, The International Rugby Players Association says it's time for World Rugby to reassess the way it funds second tier nations; Fiji closes in sevens glory as Samoa falters again; Fiji cricket… Audio

The Rugby Players Association says fundings models need to change to help players from second-tier nations, who are being offered less money by their clubs if they choose to compete in Rugby World… Audio

Attempts to stop close relatives and friends of rugby players from betting on their games are being described as ridiculous and impractical. Audio

The Hurricanes have become the first NZ Super Rugby franchise to confirm partial private ownership now that the Welnix consortium has the license to manage the team. Rob Nichol is the Rugby Players'… Audio

Hurricanes skipper Andrew Hore and star All Black Ma'a Nonu.have been told they're no longer wanted by the Wellington-based franchise, in a move which demonstrates the sometimes harsh face of… Audio

Dan Carter's decision to sign a four-year deal with the New Zealand Rugby Union is being hailed as a win against the might of the northern hemisphere. Audio

All Blacks are to get a $100 000 bonus each if they win the 2011 Rugby World Cup. Audio

Five Kelston Boys High School players, banned from playing by the Auckland Rugby Union judiciary, are appealing against their suspensions. Audio

Stephen Hewson on why so many rugby players are getting in trouble with the law, and an America's Cup update. Audio