9 Jun 2025

NZ Rugby CEO Mark Robinson steps down after six years

From Nine To Noon, 10:30 am on 9 June 2025
NZR CEO Mark Robinson.

NZR CEO Mark Robinson. Photo: Martin Hunter/ActionPress

New Zealand Rugby chief executive Mark Robinson has stepped down from the top job. 

Robinson has been chief executive since January 2020, replacing Steve Tew who had held the job since 2008.

His departure comes following major changes at board level, with David Kirk taking over as the new chair.

In a statement Kirk acknowledged Robinson's "great service to NZR and the sport".

RNZ sports reporter Joe Porter is in the Wellington studio.