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Shane Christie sustained multiple head injuries playing rugby. In death, he is still fighting for change

The former All Blacks Sevens player suspected he had CTE, a disease associated with head impacts, and has donated his brain to science to help understand the condition

The Guardian - AU

Top sports teams are bought and sold for billions worldwide. The risky trend is coming to Australia

In recent years, private equity has changed the global sports landscape, with clubs from Major League Baseball (MLB) and the National Football League (NFL), rugby union in New Zealand and European soccer reaping massive financial benefits.

The Conversation

Shane Christie, rugby concussion campaigner who wanted to donate his brain, found dead at 39

Former Maori All Blacks player Shane Christie, who had wanted his brain to be studied after suffering from multiple concussions, has died aged 39

The Guardian - UK

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Rugby player Shane Christie, who called for study of concussion, dies at age 39

Shane Christie suspected he was suffering from Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)

The Independent UK

New Zealand Rugby chief executive Mark Robinson resigns

Robinson said he was leaving the role to join his wife and children who have relocated to Australia.

The Independent UK

The All Blacks and Sir Jim Ratcliffe finally settle sponsorship dispute

New Zealand Rugby accused Ineos of breaching its sponsorship contract by missing a payment instalment but the sides have come to an agreement

The Independent UK

Ineos and New Zealand Rugby reach settlement in sponsorship dispute

NZR had launched legal action after accusing Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos of failing to pay the first 2025 instalment of a six-year deal.

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Ineos blames ‘deindustrialisation of Europe’ for ending All Blacks deal

New Zealand Rugby has launched legal action against Ineos, founded and run by Sir Jim Ratcliffe, alleging the company dropped a sponsorship agreement

The Guardian - UK

Ineos blames high energy costs as group falls into legal scrap with New Zealand Rugby

Ineos says it tried to adjust its agreement with New Zealand Rugby, citing the effect of high energy costs and carbon taxes on its business.

Fortune

New Zealand Rugby accuses Ineos of breaching sponsorship agreement

The federation says it will launch legal proceedings against the chemicals firm.

The Independent UK

New Zealand Rugby launches lawsuit against Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos

Ineos has withdrawn from a six-year contract three years early, says NZR

The Independent UK

How Haka Dance Became the Heartbeat of New Zealand Rugby

The romantic triangle between the Maori language, New Zealanders, and Rugby is a story worth exploring. It is believed that languages mirror the cultural preferences of the people. The study of cultures and traditions of specific regions provides a ...

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New Zealand alchemists trying to turn mud-slinging into black gold

There is still no bigger rugby team than the All Blacks but administrators realise the world is changing rapidly

The Guardian - UK

New Zealand rugby chief says the sport needs to bring in 20-minute red cards

Mark Robinson, the NZ Rugby chief executive, has said that making the game more attractive to fans has to be considered when making law changes

The Guardian - UK

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New Zealand Rugby Star Connor Garden-Bachop Dies At 25

New Zealand rugby mourns the loss of rising star Connor Garden-Bachop, a talented player known for his time with the Highlanders and Maori All Blacks.

The Independent UK

Super Rugby player Connor Garden-Bachop dies aged 25

The winger was the son of former All Black and Samoa outside-half Stephen Garden-Bachop

International Business Times

New Zealand Rugby In Danger Of Split As Provinces Win Bitter Vote

A bid for wholesale reform of New Zealand rugby's governing body was rejected by heartland unions on Thursday, threatening to throw the game into disarray in the rugby-mad nation.

International Business Times

New Zealand Rugby Set For Pivotal Vote After Breakaway Threat

New Zealand Rugby will hold a crucial vote Thursday over who runs the game in the country that could see top players split from the governing body if they don't get their way.

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All Blacks Great Sam Whitelock To Retire This Year

Sam Whitelock, the most capped player in the illustrious history of New Zealand rugby, will retire from the professional game at the end of the French club season in June, his country's federation announced on Tuesday.

The Guardian - AU

Tackle training and too many urinals: New Zealand women face challenges as they flock to rugby

Participation up 20% since Black Ferns World Cup victory but change rooms and tackle safety among challenges for female players

The Independent UK

All Blacks in the red: Why New Zealand need a World Cup win more than you might think

A damning report released in late August highlighted governance and financial problems within New Zealand Rugby, making victory over South Africa in Saturday’s Rugby World Cup final all the more important

AAP

NZ's beloved Ranfurly Shield trashed in party rampage

Hawke's Bay Rugby chief executive Jay Campbell says his team are shattered to have broken the Ranfurly Shield trophy while partying.

Newsroom.co.nz

Brazier's Brave step to coach sevens in Japan

Black Ferns Sevens great Kelly Brazier is growing her coaching credentials with rising Japanese club, Brave Louve - as long as she can take her young sons with her, she tells Suzanne McFadden.

Newsroom.co.nz

Nelly’s taking care of Black Ferns business

The world champion Black Ferns have a new manager - with a winning pedigree. And Nelly Strickland can't wait to turn coach Allan Bunting's brainwaves into reality for the team. Suzanne McFadden reports.

Newsroom.co.nz

Where is she now? Mere Baker

The Black Ferns successfully returned to the Hong Kong Sevens last weekend, after a 22-year absence. Yet another band of Kiwi women kept the flag flying - among them, Mere Baker, who'd become a World Cup champion and a world-renowned sevens coach.

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