New Zealand
NZRFU boss to step down
Rob Fisher, the chairman of the New Zealand Rugby Football Union (NZRFU) has confirmed that he will not stand for re-election and called on his board to resign en masse following a meeting of the country's provincial chairman in Wellington today.
D-Day for NZRFU
The New Zealand Rugby Football Union's (NZRFU) board will come under increasing pressure on Tuesday to resign en masse because of the recent Rugby World Cup debacle.
D-Day for NZRFU
The New Zealand Rugby Football Union's (NZRFU) board will come under increasing pressure on Tuesday to resign en masse because of the recent Rugby World Cup debacle.
NZRFU board faces expulsion
Rugby chiefs in New Zealand have called for a vote of no confidence in the New Zealand Rugby Football Union (NZRFU) following the governing body's failure to allow the country to co-host the 2003 World Cup with Australia.
NZRFU board faces expulsion
Rugby chiefs in New Zealand have called for a vote of no confidence in the New Zealand Rugby Football Union (NZRFU) following the governing body's failure to allow the country to co-host the 2003 World Cup with Australia.
Rugby designer goes into receivership
High debt levels have forced James Gilbert Group, a leading designer and manufacturer of branded rugby apparel, into administrative recievership.
Rugby designer goes into receivership
High debt levels have forced James Gilbert Group, a leading designer and manufacturer of branded rugby apparel, into administrative recievership.
Thailand tops Cup ratings
Research into World Cup 2002 viewing figures has revealed that more soccer fans watched the World Cup finals on TV in Thailand than co-host nation South Korea.
Thailand tops Cup ratings
Research into World Cup 2002 viewing figures has revealed that more soccer fans watched the World Cup finals on TV in Thailand than co-host nation South Korea.
ESS strengthens cricket line-up
Pan-regional Asian pay-TV network ESPN Star Sports (ESS) has tied up exclusive broadcast deals with five international cricket boards.
ESS strengthens cricket line-up
Pan-regional Asian pay-TV network ESPN Star Sports (ESS) has tied up exclusive broadcast deals with five international cricket boards.
Anger over NZRFU actions
Provincial rugby union chairmen in New Zealand have reacted angrily to the New Zealand Rugby Football Union's (NZRFU) decision not to consult them over the publication of a report about why the union lost its rights to co-host next year's World Cup with Australia.
Anger over NZRFU actions
Provincial rugby union chairmen in New Zealand have reacted angrily to the New Zealand Rugby Football Union's (NZRFU) decision not to consult them over the publication of a report about why the union lost its rights to co-host next year's World Cup with Australia.
NZRFU chairman resigns
Murray McCaw, the chairman of the New Zealand Rugby Football Union (NZRFU) is to step down from his position following a damaging report into why the country lost out on co-hosting next year's Rugby World Cup with Australia.
NZRFU chairman resigns
Murray McCaw, the chairman of the New Zealand Rugby Football Union (NZRFU) is to step down from his position following a damaging report into why the country lost out on co-hosting next year's Rugby World Cup with Australia.
ARU fails to secure funding
The Australian Rugby Union (ARU) may have to scale down its funding plans for next year’s World Cup because it has missed out on finalising financial backing for the event.
ARU fails to secure funding
The Australian Rugby Union (ARU) may have to scale down its funding plans for next year’s World Cup because it has missed out on finalising financial backing for the event.
ICC will not cut games
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has rejected demands to cut the number of Test and one-day matches between now and 2007.