Rob Nichol
NZ Rugby Players Assn explains Chiefs' apology
Rugby Players Association says all teams now realise it's inappropriate to hire strippers for functions. Audio
NZRU stripper investigation will continue
The NZRU and Players Association will continue their investigation into the Chiefs stripper scandal even though the stripper isn't pressing charges with police. Audio
Mad Mondays "not a good look" for rugby - Players Association
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
Jonah's sons won't benefit from his estate
It seems Jonah Lomu, despite what many people thought, didn't have a lot of money to leave his children. Audio
Players Assoc calls Muliana's treatment outrageous
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 warning for aspiring Pacific rugby stars
A Samoan rugby player says teenagers signing international contracts should expect a world quite different from the Islands. Audio
Has competition in secondary school sport gone too far?
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
World in Sport for 13 May 2015
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
Rugby players being forced to choose between money and tests
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
Ban on rugby player's family members betting 'ridiculous'
Attempts to stop close relatives and friends of rugby players from betting on their games are being described as ridiculous and impractical. Audio
Private investment in sports franchises
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 sackings show way of future for pro rugby
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
Carter signing hailed as 'very good business deal'
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 will get $100,000 bonus for World Cup win
All Blacks are to get a $100 000 bonus each if they win the 2011 Rugby World Cup. Audio
Kelston boys appeal rugby ''miscarriage of justice''
Five Kelston Boys High School players, banned from playing by the Auckland Rugby Union judiciary, are appealing against their suspensions. Audio
Sports story
Stephen Hewson on why so many rugby players are getting in trouble with the law, and an America's Cup update. Audio