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Understanding of provincial unions needed within the NZ Rugby Board

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Sat, 30 Mar 2024, 4:17pm
Players contest the lineout during the round four Bunnings NPC match between Tasman and Canterbury at Landsdowne Park. Photo / Getty
Players contest the lineout during the round four Bunnings NPC match between Tasman and Canterbury at Landsdowne Park. Photo / Getty

Understanding of provincial unions needed within the NZ Rugby Board

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Sat, 30 Mar 2024, 4:17pm

Rugby governance issues have been the big story of the week, with NZR Chair Dame Patsy Reddy threatening to resign if the Boards proposal to change the sport’s leadership structure doesn't go ahead. 

This has a wide-ranging impact on all levels of rugby in New Zealand and is creating tension between the NZR Board and the Provincial unions.  

Piney caught up with Canterbury Rugby Chair Peter Winchester to get his thoughts on the situation, and what impacts it will have on rugby in New Zealand. 

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