Mark Robinson left the role of New Zealand Rugby CEO at the end of last year after 6 years leading the organisation. It was announced that he has now migrated into a new role - the chief of rugby with World Rugby. 

Mark joined D'Arcy to discuss what this new role is and what responsibilities it brings.  

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Mark Robinson left the role of New Zealand Rugby CEO at the end of last year after 6 years leading the organisation. It was announced that he has now migrated into a new role - the chief of rugby with World Rugby.&nbsp;
Mark joined D'Arcy to discuss what this new role is and what responsibilities it brings. &nbsp;
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D'Arcy Waldegrave lives and breathes sport. He loves motorsport and revels in the torment of being a Warriors and Black Caps fan. Whatever the sport, big or small, he’s got a view. His non-stop enthusiasm sees him battle it out with a diverse selection of armchair commentators resulting in a sometimes explosive, but always compelling show weeknights 7pm-8pm on Newstalk ZB.

D'Arcy Waldegrave lives and breathes sport. He loves motorsport and revels in the torment of being a Warriors and Black Caps fan. Whatever the sport, big or small, he’s got a view.

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Mark Robinson: Former NZR CEO and new Chief of Rugby at World Rugby discusses responsibilities of new role

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The PGA Tour for 2026 is underway and after missing last week New Zealand golfer Ryan Fox is making his tournament debut overnight tonight in Phoenix, Arizona. 

Ryan joined D'Arcy to look ahead to the upcoming season 

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The PGA Tour for 2026 is underway and after missing last week New Zealand golfer Ryan Fox is making his tournament debut overnight tonight in Phoenix, Arizona.&nbsp;
Ryan joined D'Arcy to look ahead to the upcoming season&nbsp;
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Ryan Fox: Kiwi pro-golfer prepares for PGA Tour debut in Phoenix, Arizona

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The 2026 NASCAR season gets underway in North Carolina and Kiwi racer Shane van Gisbergen is again competing in the huge US motorsport competition. 

Shane joined D'Arcy to discuss.

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The 2026 NASCAR season gets underway in North Carolina and Kiwi racer Shane van Gisbergen is again competing in the huge US motorsport competition.&nbsp;
Shane joined D'Arcy to discuss.
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Shane van Gisbergen: Kiwi motorsport driver ahead of 2026 NASCAR season

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There's been plenty of news coming out of the rugby world this week - with several rule changes announced for the upcoming Super Rugby Pacific season, all intended to help speed the game up and keep the ball in play for longer.

The Rugby World Cup draw was also released yesterday and fans were stunned to learn a clash between the All Blacks and the Wallabies will not be opening the tournament.

D'Arcy was joined by Phil Waugh, the CEO of Rugby Australia, to discuss. 

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There's been plenty of news coming out of the rugby world this week - with several rule changes announced for the upcoming Super Rugby Pacific season, all intended to help speed the game up and keep the ball in play for longer.
The Rugby World Cup draw was also released yesterday and fans were stunned to learn a clash between the All Blacks and the Wallabies will not be opening the tournament.
D'Arcy was joined by Phil Waugh, the CEO of Rugby Australia, to discuss.&nbsp;
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Phil Waugh: Rugby Australia CEO on the release of the Rugby World Cup 2027 schedule

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Mark Robinson: Former NZR CEO and new Chief of Rugby at World Rugby discusses responsibilities of new role

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