Nz Rugby
Sports commentator Dana Johanssen
Dana discusses the departure this week of Yachting NZ's long-time CEO David Abercrombie, the race for broadcast rights for NZ Rugby and a Kiwis star at centre of bidding war in the NRL Audio
Scott Barrett and Codie Taylor re-sign with NZ Rugby
Two of the biggest names in New Zealand Rugby have recommitted to the country for another three years. Senior All Blacks Scott Barrett and Codie Taylor have re-signed with New Zealand Rugby to the end… Audio
Dame Patsy Reddy to chair NZ Rugby
Dame Patsy Reddy has become the first female Chair of New Zealand Rugby.
Media go in boots ‘n all on ABs coach - and comms
An effort to shield the under-fire All Blacks coach from a media mauling last weekend fired up commentators already cranky about the high-handedness of rugby bosses. But given the intensity of some… Audio
Done deal: Why has NZ Rugby teamed up with Silver Lake?
What does New Zealand Rugby's deal with Silver Lake actually mean for the game? The Detail finds out. Audio
Bidwell: Fans growing tired of NZ Rugby censorship
Analysis - The sporting public is tired of New Zealand Rugby censoring players' ability to speak candidly on controversies, writes Hamish Bidwell.
Red cards still a hot topic ahead of Super Rugby's super round
The not-so super topic of red cards continues to be a talking point as Super Rugby prepares for its so-called "Super Round" in Melbourne this weekend.
Three more players have been suspended this week… Video, Audio
Strong stance urged against 'insulting, racist' Hurricanes board member
The Hurricanes are being urged to take a stronger stance against one of their directors at a board meeting today. 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
NZ Rugby urged to consider co-operative model
RNZ Sports Editor, Stephen Hewson, tells us about the latest option for New Zealand Rugby to consider - a co-operative ownership model. Audio
NZ Rugby agrees to look at Forsyth Barr proposal
NZ Rugby says it's prepared to look at an alternative proposal for a public float of part of its commercial revenues that's been put forward by Forsyth Barr. Audio
NZ Rugby: Why it has the backing of the provincial unions
Provincial rugby unions gave their blessing yesterday to a controversial deal to allow a private equity firm to buy into New Zealand Rugby. The deal would allow global technology investment firm… Audio
Political football
The government got blamed for dropping the ball on Rugby Championship hosting last week by insisting on strict quarantine. This week it moved to make sure Bledisloe Cup games happen here, prompting… Audio
End of Super Rugby’s golden weather?
Super Rugby kicked off earlier than ever before last Friday under the slogan 'Rugby Recoded'. Last year Sky TV broke the bank to retain the live rights but critics claim the competition's profile has… Audio
Talking about being men - NZ Rugby's new campaign
New Zealand Rugby has launched a series of videos aimed at encouraging men to open up about issues like relationships, violence and mental health.
The videos feature personal stories from current and… Video, Audio
More than 700 tickets to All Blacks Test cancelled
More than 700 tickets to next week's rugby Test between the All Blacks and South Africa in Wellington have been cancelled after being classified as fraudulent.
Tew: Nations Championship not off table yet
New Zealand Rugby chief executive Steve Tew believes it's too early to say the proposed Nations Championship won't go ahead because of concerns in the Northern Hemisphere.
NZ Rugby searching for next big superstar
More than 500 applicants have been whittled down to 96 - with three males and three females set to earn a chance to train with the world champion New Zealand men's and women's squads. Audio
Win win: Walking Rippa Rugby
Long-time disability advocate and Petone based athlete Neelu Jennings and General Manager of Rugby NZ Neil Sorenson talk to Kathryn Ryan about Walking Rippa Rugby. This is a new game aimed at engaging… Audio
NZ Rugby makes changes to promote board diversity
New Zealand Rugby has made changes to the way its nine-person board is selected in a bid to broaden the range of its board members.
