
Rugby Australia threatens NZ with Super Rugby split
In a move that would have big ramifications for the global game, Rugby Australia has reportedly told New Zealand Rugby they are strongly considering a permanent departure from Super Rugby.
In a move that would have big ramifications for the global game, Rugby Australia has reportedly told New Zealand Rugby they are strongly considering a permanent departure from Super Rugby.
US private equity firm Silver Lake secured a NZ$200 million (US$134 million) stake in the famed All Blacks on Thursday, after New Zealand Rugby overwhelmingly endorsed a contentious deal after years of wrangling.
The fate of New Zealand Rugby’s contentious deal with a US private equity firm should be known on Thursday, when members vote at a special general meeting in Auckland.
The fate of New Zealand Rugby’s contentious deal with a US private equity firm should be known within a month, after a special general meeting was called by the sport’s bosses on Wednesday.
The Brumbies stunned the Chiefs on Saturday in Hamilton to accelerate New Zealand’s sudden slide in Super Rugby Pacific.
New Zealand Rugby secured a lucrative but controversial investment Thursday from a US private equity firm after allaying fears from the players’ union that the deal risked tarnishing the famed All Blacks’ legacy.
Joe Schmidt has been named as an All Blacks selector, but will not take up the role until after his former team Ireland tour New Zealand next year.
New Zealand Rugby has confirmed that Joe Moody signed a contract extension that will keep him with the All Blacks until 2024.
All Black wing Will Jordan has been voted as World Rugby’s Breakthrough Player of the Year for 2021.
Aaron Smith is the only All Black player that has been nominated in more than one category for the 2021 New Zealand Rugby awards.