Crusaders, NZR lock in Robertson
Scott Robertson has recommitted to New Zealand Rugby and the Crusaders for the next three years, announcing on Friday that he will lead the Crusaders through to the end of 2024.
Greenpeace calls on All Blacks to block sponsorship deal
Environmental group Greenpeace is pressing New Zealand Rugby to call off a proposed sponsorship deal with a UK-based petrochemicals manufacturer.
NZ Rugby offered third sale option
New Zealand Rugby is being urged to consider a third available option before it signs away a stake of its commercial rights to US private-equity firm Silver Lake.
Silver Lake deal will ‘damage All Blacks’ legacy’
Former skipper David Kirk has warned the All Blacks’ planned private equity deal with US investors is a ‘slippery slope’ that could see the legendary rugby team sold out to commercial interests.
NZ Rugby says players want to ‘destroy’ Silver Lake deal
New Zealand Rugby has accused the players association for attempting to ‘destroy’ the Silver Lake deal by publicly sharing a counter-proposal made by a local company.
All Black accused of assaulting woman
New Zealand Rugby has confirmed an investigation was launched into allegations that a current All Black was involved in an assault on a woman in Dunedin.
Rugby Australia to follow NZ down private-equity path
Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan is set to put forward a proposal to sell a share of the governing body’s commercial rights to private equity.
NZ Rugby lambasts players’ ‘untenable’ demands
The ongoing stand-off between New Zealand Rugby and the Players’ Association has taken a turn for the worse, with the governing body now accusing players of demanding ‘untenable’ payments at the expense of the community game.
‘Super Round’ ditched from Trans-Tasman tournament
New Zealand Rugby and Rugby Australia have confirmed the final schedule for the upcoming Trans-Tasman competition with the proposed ‘Super Round’ of fixtures officially scrapped.
Leo questions Super Rugby expansion
Former Samoa international Dan Leo is convinced the Super Rugby expansion to include two Pacific Islands teams is aimed at benefiting New Zealand Rugby.
