Overview

• Mark Robinson announced he will step down as chief executive at the conclusion of the 2025 season.
• He has led New Zealand Rugby since 2020, steering the organisation through COVID-19 disruptions and major structural and commercial reforms.
• Robinson cited his family’s relocation to Australia, where his wife and three children are based, as the reason for his departure.
• New Zealand Rugby chair David Kirk thanked Robinson for six years of service and said the board will begin recruiting his successor.
• Robinson will remain in the role through the end of 2025 to oversee key initiatives and ensure a smooth leadership transition.