Overview

• The board has begun searching for Robinson’s successor while he remains in the role through December 2025.
• NZR chair David Kirk praised Robinson’s passion and credited him with strengthening the organization’s foundations.
• Robinson took on the CEO position in January 2020 after seven years on New Zealand Rugby’s board and nine Tests with the All Blacks.
• Under his leadership, New Zealand Rugby reported substantial deficits for three consecutive years despite generating record revenues.
• He secured a $120 million commercial revenue deal with Silver Lake and will finish ongoing financial model reforms and support Black Ferns’ World Cup preparations.