The New Zealand Rugby Union administration is mentioned in the report

The governing body of the New Zealand Rugby Union has been described as “Unable to achieve goals» in a scathing independent report published on Thursday on NZR, just over a week before the start of the World Cup in France (September 8-October 28). The report paints a bleak picture of the union, describing it as an outdated organization, paralyzed by its own structure and unsuitable for the modern era.

“The New Zealand Professional Era is a large and complex project. The structure it fits was not designed for a company of this size and complexitysaid Chief Rapporteur David Pilkington. The committee, commissioned by the NZR and the Rugby Players’ Association (NZRPA), found flaws in the governing body’s constitution and governance structure. Former All Blacks captain Graham Morey was one of them.

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Questioning the financial feasibility

according to “overwhelming percentage» Of the 191 people interviewed, the current arrangementsThis results in a board that, on the whole, is not qualified enough to provide the leadership the sport needs“, the report notes.

Among its recommendations, the commission proposes an independent process.Ensure that a competent and efficient board of directors is appointed to lead the federationThe report also calls for the establishment ofStakeholder CouncilTo ensure that rugby’s grassroots voices are heard by union leaders.

Furthermore, he questions the financial viability of the country’s elite rugby system, pointing in particular to the large number of professional players. NZR Chairperson Patsy Reddy said the board would take some time to analyze the report, before “Take into account all recommendationsThe New Zealand All Blacks will play their World Cup opening match against host nation France on September 8.

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