Rugby
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
All Blacks to play Tonga at Mt Smart Stadium
The All Blacks will play at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland for the first time when they host Tonga in July.
All Blacks to play Tonga at Mt Smart Stadium
The All Blacks will play at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland for the first time when they host Tonga in July.
Super Rugby Trans-Tasman: Welcome back, cobbers
The highs and lows of the first week of Super Rugby Trans-Tasman, as it was seen by commentator Jamie Wall. Video
The Weekend Panel with Mike Williams and Lavina Good
Joining the Weekend Panel this morning are Mike Williams and Lavina Good. They discuss NZ Rugby's alternative to the Silver Lakes deal, the police position on speed tolerance, and the possibility of… Audio
Rugby Players Association accused of sabotage over Forsyth Barr offer
Allegations of sabotage, half-baked ideas, shameful distractions and leading the public down the proverbial garden path.
Some provincial rugby unions and New Zealand Rugby have hit out hard at a… Video, Audio
Forsyth Barr NZR offer
An alternative offer to the Silver Lake deal has been offered to New Zealand Rugby and Provincial Unions. To mull over this option further Jesse is joined by rugby writer Hamish Bidwell. Audio
Who will dominate Super Rugby Trans-Tasman?
Analysis - New Zealand domination, or genuinely competitive Australian teams?
Women in Rugby Aotearoa call for action
A very direct and honest open letter has been penned by Women in Rugby Aotearoa to the two men who are vying for the top job as chair of NZ Rugby. Audio
Black Fern Kendra Cocksedge the latest to suffer mental fatigue
Black Ferns halfback Kendra Cocksedge admits she's among the high profile athletes battling "mental fatigue" ahead of the Rugby World Cup.
Alleged racial slurs behind Wellington rugby brawl
There are allegations sideline boozing at a Wellington club rugby game led to racial slurs and a brawl in the final minutes of a match - with one spectator knocked to the ground.
Wellington Rugby is… Video, Audio
One All Black returns, another heads to France
One All Black has decided to stay in New Zealand, while another has confirmed he's off.
Next step for women's rugby
An historic occasion took place over the weekend at Eden Park when two super rugby women's teams played a one-off at the stadium. Alice Soper says it marks a big step. Audio
Silver Lake buy-in to Silver Fern no silver bullet for media
To sell or not to sell a slice of the commercial rights to New Zealand rugby was the squabble that pre-occupied the sports media this week. But the media couldn’t agree on who has the power over the… Audio
Silver Lake buy-in to Silver Fern no silver bullet for media
To sell or not to sell a slice of the commercial rights to New Zealand rugby was the squabble that pre-occupied the sports media this week. But the media couldn’t agree on who has the power over the…
AudioNZ Rugby accuses Players' Association of misrepresentation
New Zealand Rugby is accusing the Players' Association of misrepresenting the reasons for their opposition to the Silver Lake deal.
NZ Rugby votes on Silver Lake investment deal
New Zealand Rugby has voted unanimously to proceed with a deal with US investment company Silver Lake, worth 387-million-dollars. Audio
New Zealand Rugby still waiting on player approval
Professional players' resistance to New Zealand Rugby's deal with Silver Lake is being labelled "the biggest own goal in the history of New Zealand sport".
Coping with Covid chaos disrupting sport on screen
A core part of your business is screening the world’s sport to customers keen enough to pay for it. Then Covid stops almost all of it stone dead. What do you do? Mediawatch asks a Sky exec how they… Video, Audio
Coping with Covid chaos disrupting sport on screen
A core part of your business is screening the world’s sport to customers keen enough to pay for it. Then Covid stops almost all of it stone dead. What do you do? Mediawatch asks a Sky exec how they…
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