Gregor Paul

6 days ago | nzherald.co.nz | Gregor Paul

Opinion by Gregor PaulRugby analyst and feature writerLearn moreTHREE KEY FACTSNew Zealand Rugby has posted a near-$20 million loss for the 2024 financial yearThat came in spite of record-breaking revenue of $285 millionThe national body has now posted losses for the past three successive yearsNew Zealand Rugby (NZR) has tried to make the focus of its 2024 accounts the record-breaking $285 million of income it generated.

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Gregor Paul

The All Blacks perform the haka ahead of the England test at Twickenham in 2024. Photo / PhotosportAnalysis by Gregor PaulRugby analyst and feature writerLearn moreTHREE KEY FACTSNew Zealand Rugby posted a $19.5 million loss for 2024, following previous losses in 2023 and 2022. Revenue increased by 7% to $285 million, but expenses rose 10% to $304 million. CEO Mark Robinson remains optimistic, highlighting growth in sponsorship and matchday revenue despite the losses.

1 week ago | rugbypass.com | Gregor Paul

‘Rising force’ Proctor gives All Blacks Ioane dilemma Copied to clipboard 0 1:59pm, 07 May 2025 In the last few weeks, two contrasting storylines have played out which have highlighted that All Blacks coach Scott Robertson is likely to face one specific and seemingly endless question in 2025.

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Gregor Paul

Lobbing F-bombs - All Black Jerry Collins, in 2006, and Sarah Hirini, in 2025. Photos / Sky TVOpinion by Gregor PaulRugby analyst and feature writerLearn moreTHREE KEY FACTS:Jerry Collins’ 2006 F-word incident on live TV sparked media interest in post-match interviews. Since then, swearing by sports stars has become common, with Sarah Hirini being the latest example. Critics argue this normalisation erodes societal standards and diminishes the value of sports broadcasts.

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Gregor Paul

Home / Sport / RugbyBy Gregor PaulRugby analyst·NZ Herald·5 May, 2025 06:00 PM17 mins to readSubscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen. Already a subscriber?  Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech. ‌SaveShare this articleReminder, this is a Premium article and requires a subscription to read.