Rob Nichol
Top rowers and cyclists score employment win
The country's top rowers and cyclists have scored a significant win over government agency High Performance Sport New Zealand in their bid for better treatment and fairer pay.
The Employment… Audio
Episode 6: Together, Apart
As Samoa and Fiji face off at the Pacific Nations Cup, rugby bosses say they're trying to close the gap between the top playing nations and the Pacific. And a new generation of Pasifika are ready to… Audio
Episode 1: Mana Moana!
Pasifika players have brought so much to the game of rugby - what have they got in return? Audio
US equity firm Silver Lake sign $200m for percentage of NZR
New Zealand Rugby yesterday signed a 200 million dollar deal with US private equity firm Silver Lake, giving it control of its revenue-generating assets. At a special general meeting yesterday the 26… Audio
Independent review suggests changes for Black Ferns culture
A scathing independent review of the of the Black Ferns' team culture offers twenty-six suggestions for how the national women's team can best pick itself up in the wake of an unhappy tour to Europe… Audio
NZ Rugby finally sign deal with Silver Lake
It's taken a year and a half, but New Zealand Rugby has finally reached a commercial rights agreement with the US private equity firm, Silver Lake.
Silver Lake will invest $200 million in a new… Audio
NZ Rugby under fire for Championship withdrawl
New Zealand Rugby has come under heavy fire across the ditch after the All Blacks were pulled out of travelling to Perth over the weekend, citing uncertainty over how the Rugby Championship would play… Audio
All Blacks won't spend Christmas in managed isolation
On the eve of the Bledisloe test the All Blacks have had an early victory over their Australian rivals.
Last night SANZAAR and Rugby Championship hosts, Rugby Australia, announced a deal has been… Audio
NZ Rugby Players Association boss on Super Rugby 2021 saga
A player revolt is brewing over New Zealand Rugby's exclusion of a Pacific Islands team for next year's Super Rugby competition.
The 2021 edition will again comprise of five New Zealand teams, with… Video, Audio
All Blacks could be spending Christmas in quarantine
Tempers are flaring over the Rugby Championship schedule which would mean the All Blacks spending Christmas in quarantine. SANZAAR announced yesterday that the final All Blacks match will be on the… Audio
Will All Blacks face Christmas in quarantine?
The All Blacks are facing Christmas in quarantine - unless their demand for a Rugby Championship schedule change is met.
SANZAAR today announced the All Blacks final match is set for the December 12… Audio
Super Rugby Aotearoa: Injuries on the rise for home series
The fast pace and intensity of Super Rugby Aotearoa is a large part of the competition's appeal.
With the number of injuries mounting, how far should players be pushed?
Rob Nichol is Executive… Audio
Black Ferns finally get their celebration. Is it enough?
Aucklanders get their chance to celebrate with the Women's Rugby World Cup winners, the Black Ferns, today in Manukau. It has taken a month to organise this event for New Zealand's most successful… Audio
Drug testing: "Schools need to step up"
The Rugby Players' Association says schools are too focussed on winning on the sports field, and are largely to blame for the introduction of drug testing for schoolboy rugby players. Drugfree Sport… Audio
Filipo still looking to future in rugby
Former rugby players and administrators believe that Losi Filipo can return to a career in rugby, despite his playing contract being terminated this week after a public outcry over his behaviour. Audio
Losi Filipo given good chance of a successful rugby career
Rugby Players Association is confident young Wellington player Losi Filipo will turn his life around and go on to a successful career in the sport. Audio
Association defends Lions player's discharge without conviction
Rugby Players' Association chief executive says Losi Filipo needs to take the opportunity to turn his life around. Audio
NZ Rugby Players Assn explains Chiefs' apology
Rugby Players Association says all teams now realise it's inappropriate to hire strippers for functions. Audio
NZRU stripper investigation will continue
The NZRU and Players Association will continue their investigation into the Chiefs stripper scandal even though the stripper isn't pressing charges with police. Audio
Mad Mondays "not a good look" for rugby - Players Association
Rob Nichol, the chief executive of the New Zealand Rugby Players' Association says Chiefs players unlikely to lose their jobs over the stripper scandal. Audio