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NZ Rugby Governance Review – What It Means for Boards

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BoardWorks is pleased to have assisted with this major governance review of the New Zealand Rugby Union.

This is a fascinating study considering whether the Incorporated Society model remains best suited to a large international business and a complex domestic environment.

The Review Panel’s full report can be found here (PDF 10.7MB).

A print ready PDF version can be found here (PDF 64MB).

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