New Zealand

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

High debt levels have forced James Gilbert Group, a leading designer and manufacturer of branded rugby apparel, into administrative recievership.

High debt levels have forced James Gilbert Group, a leading designer and manufacturer of branded rugby apparel, into administrative recievership.

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.

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.

Pan-regional Asian pay-TV network ESPN Star Sports (ESS) has tied up exclusive broadcast deals with five international cricket boards.

Pan-regional Asian pay-TV network ESPN Star Sports (ESS) has tied up exclusive broadcast deals with five international cricket boards.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has rejected demands to cut the number of Test and one-day matches between now and 2007.