Rugby NZ can’t ruck up profits for second year running

Rugby NZ can’t ruck up profits for second year running
Mark Robinson took up the role of NZ Rugby CEO in January 2020. (Image: Mark Mitchell)
Gregor Thompson
For the second consecutive year, New Zealand Rugby has failed to get its financial ball over the line.Rugby union’s governing body in NZ posted a net loss of $8.9 million in the year to Dec 31.Though the figure is a substantive improvement on 2022’s $47.4m deficit, NZ Rugby (NZR) chief executive Mark Robinson said further work is needed to achieve a sustainable financial model.“We know that the game is facing many challenges globally, including financial sustainability, and we're not immune to that,” he sai...

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