New Zealand Rugby

NZ Rugby boss casts doubt on Foster’s future

New Zealand Rugby’s chief has refused to say whether Ian Foster would continue in his job with the All Blacks past the upcoming Tests against the Springboks.

(C) of the Brumbies scores a try during the Super Rugby Pacific quarterfinal match between the Australia's Brumbies and New Zealand's Hurricanes at GIO Stadium in Canberra on June 4, 2022. - -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

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.

US equity firm takes stake in All Blacks

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.

epa09474567 The All Blacks perform the Haka before the Round 4 Rugby Championship match between the Argentina Pumas and the New Zealand All Blacks at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Australia, 18 September 2021.

NZ Rugby to vote on $134m private equity deal

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.

NZ Rugby to vote on controversial deal

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.

Brumbies extend Kiwi slump

The Brumbies stunned the Chiefs on Saturday in Hamilton to accelerate New Zealand’s sudden slide in Super Rugby Pacific.

Sam Cane and his All Blacks teammates New Zealand

NZ Rugby seals deal with US private equity firm

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.