NZ Rugby not ready for seat at Sky board table

NZ Rugby not ready for seat at Sky board table
Paul McBeth
New Zealand Rugby didn't want a seat at Sky Network Television's board table in its deeper relationship with the pay-TV operator. NZ Rugby chief executive Steve says Sky has made a significant investment in rugby over the years, and in return, the union has taken a stake in Sky with a view that both parties will benefit from what they're describing as a partnership. Speaking from Japan, where the All Blacks are into the world cup quarter-finals, Tew said the idea of taking an equity stake was mooted among NZ Rugby's leadership early o...

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