The provincial unions believe the heart of rugby has been secured with the New Zealand Rugby governance vote going their way. 

A bid for fully independent governance has been rejected - the board will require three members holding experience as a provincial director.

Provincial unions spokesperson Rowena Duncum says this verdict is a good decision for New Zealand rugby.

"There's two things that rugby players love - they love playing rugby and they love getting paid to play the game they love. So they won't want to walk."

LISTEN ABOVE

The provincial unions believe the heart of rugby has been secured with the New Zealand Rugby governance vote going their way. 
A bid for fully independent governance has been rejected - the board will require three members holding experience as a provincial director.
Provincial unions spokesperson Rowena Duncum says this verdict is a good decision for New Zealand rugby.
"There's two things that rugby players love - they love playing rugby and they love getting paid to play the game they love. So they won't want to walk."
LISTEN ABOVE

With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.