N Z R A N N U A L R E P O R T 2 0 1 9 DIRECTORY PARTNERS As at 31 December 2019 Principal Partner of New Zealand Rugby and Official Broadcasting New Zealand Rugby Citing Commissioners New Zealand Māori Principal Sponsor of the All Blacks Major Global Partner Partner of New Zealand Rugby Life Members Rugby Board Steve Hinds Richie Guy Dr Farah Palmer (Chair) John Wootton Andy Leslie Bernard Te Paa Tony Duffin Eddie Tonks Jim Wetere David Gray Global Partners Rob Fisher Arapeta Gibson Mike O’Leary Sir Graham Henry Val Morison Martin Harris John Sturgeon Howard Peeti Ian Dallas Eru Waiti Regional Partners New Zealand Representatives Keith Brown to World Rugby Peter Goldsmith Steve Tew Judicial Officers Associate Members Mark Robinson Nigel Hampton, QC New Zealand Colleges of Education Dr Deborah Robinson Roger Drummond Rugby Football Federation Chris Morris New Zealand Representatives New Zealand Deaf Rugby to SANZAAR Helen Morgan Football Union All Blacks Competition Partners Women’s Rugby Partners Steve Tew Sue Sytants New Zealand Defence Force Sports Committee Brent Impey Judge Phil Recordon New Zealand Marist Rugby Football Federation (Inc) New Zealand Representative to Auditors Oceania Rugby Other Competition Partners New Zealand Rugby Foundation (Inc) Deloitte, Wellington Brent Anderson New Zealand Schools Rugby Council Solicitors Appeal Council New Zealand Universities Simpson Grierson, Wellington Supporters Rob Fisher Rugby Football Council (Inc) AJ Park, Wellington Sir John Hansen Rugby Museum Society of New Zealand (Inc) Stephen Ward Richie Guy John Pringle International Partner for Children Official Charity CONTENTS INSIDE NZR OUR PRIORITIES BEREAVEMENTS TEAMS AND RESULTS GOVERNANCE SUMMARY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS THE TEAM BEHIND 2019 SCOREBOARD NZR BEREAVEMENTS ALL BLACKS BOARD COMPOSITION SUMMARY INCOME 02 OUR TEAMS 11 28 30 58 AND TENURE 61 STATEMENT THE BOARD TEAMS IN BLACK WINNING SIR BRIAN LOCHORE BLACK FERNS BOARD COMMITTEES SUMMARY COMPREHENSIVE 04 12 PINNACLE EVENTS 29 MEMORIAL 32 59 61 INCOME STATEMENT THE EXECUTIVE CREATING A MORE RESPECTFUL ALL BLACKS SEVENS BOARD MEMBER SUMMARY BALANCE SHEET 06 14 AND INCLUSIVE CULTURE 34 60 REMUNERATION 62 FROM THE CHAIR MORE PLAYERS AND MORE BLACK FERNS SEVENS SUMMARY STATEMENT OF 07 AND CEO 16 COMMUNITIES PARTICIPATING 36 63 CHANGES IN EQUITY THE RUGBY WAY FANS ARE ENGAGED MĀORI ALL BLACKS SUMMARY CASH FLOW 10 18 AND NUMBERS GROWING 38 63 STATEMENT 20 POSITIVE GLOBAL PRESENCE 40 NEW ZEALAND UNDER 20 DEVELOP, DIVERSIFY & MAXIMISE NEW ZEALAND HEARTLAND XV 22 COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITIES 42 24 GUIDING PRINCIPLES 44 NEW ZEALAND SCHOOLS 26 2020 SCOREBOARD 46 NEW ZEALAND REFEREES 48 2019 ASB RUGBY AWARDS 50 OTHER RECOGNITION 52 INVESTEC SUPER RUGBY 53 MITRE 10 CUP 54 FARAH PALMER CUP HEARTLAND CHAMPIONSHIP COVID-19 Acknowledgement 55 This 2019 Annual Report was published in April 2020, while the country is on COVID-19 Level 4 Lockdown. At this point, 56 NATIONAL 7S Rugby is currently on hold in what is a rapidly evolving situation. The Annual Report reflects the 2019 rugby calendar year, NZR’s strategic priorities and achievements in 2019, as well as our goals for 2020 prior to the advent of COVID-19. JOCK HOBBS MEMORIAL 56 NATIONAL U19 TOURNAMENT We recognise the environment has rapidly changed and as we move through 2020, this is a time for us to review and assess the absolute priorities for our game. We acknowledge this is a difficult time for many in New Zealand and around RANFURLY SHIELD the world. As the situation unfolds, NZR is actively working with everyone involved in the New Zealand rugby ecosystem 56 to respond to this challenging time. Together, we are committed to ensuring that rugby continues to thrive into the future. 57 REGIONAL MĀORI RUGBY 01 INSIDE NEW ZEALAND RUGBY THE TEAM BEHIND OUR TEAMS For over 150 years, rugby has been full of We have a large focus on creating a workplace culture passionate people who genuinely care about which promotes flexibility and ensures the wellbeing of our our sport and the impact it can have on our people, with a number of our employees working outside of our main offices, as well as a variety of flexible working country. While the jerseys may change and arrangements to better suit people’s individual needs outside the game continues to grow at a global level, of the working environment. Auckland the culture at NZR remains key with highly engaged people committed to ensuring that our In 2019 legal protections were added in the workplace for people affected by family violence. This included providing national game is run smoothly and effectively 10 days paid leave (in addition to existing leave types) Hamilton Tauranga/Mount Maunganui at all levels, all over New Zealand. for those affected by family violence and those supporting someone who is affected by family violence. At NZR we Rotorua A lofty vision have put in place an enhanced offering whereby we will also provide paid leave to those with harmful behaviour who Our vision is to Inspire and Unify through rugby. More than wish to seek support and rehabilitation. We want to support just 80 minutes on a field, we are humbled by the position New Plymouth everyone to seek help and believe everyone should have a rugby holds in our country and are committed to positively safe home to return to after work. influencing society, rather than simply reflecting it. That commitment is what brings us together and challenges us to At NZR we are committed to supporting working families constantly strive to be better. and in 2019 we introduced an approach whereby the Palmerston North secondary carer can take two weeks of paid leave on the The Rugby Way arrival of a new child. We also offer additional support for the primary carer, that allows them to utilise their annual leave At NZR, we are guided by the values of The Rugby Way, at full value sooner, encouraging our new parents to take Wellington Te Ara Ranga Tira: Be Our Best (Te Pou Hiranga), Be leave when they need to. Welcoming (Te Pou Maioha), Be Passionate (Te Pou Ihihi) and Play Fair (Te Pou Tika). These values are owned by In addition to the 160-strong corporate team, we have everyone who works in rugby and are brought to life through many experienced team members in many specialist areas – our actions. In 2019 we also developed a new leadership including coaches, managers, trainers, referees and players programme offering which 26 of our people leaders have – all of which make up the wider NZR team. taken part in so far, which was guided by the Rugby Way pillars and gave our people the tools they needed to As at 31 Dec 2019, we employed 160 people of which: continue to develop their personal leadership styles. xed term Christchurch are fi 21 Diversity and inclusion art time e p ar A continued key focus for us at NZR, diversity and 20 inclusion is defined as a key strategic priority in our annual scoreboard. Whilst we have a good gender balance across the business holistically, we have a continued focus and clear goals to address the gender balance in senior 89 are female 71 are male leadership and executive roles and are happy to report that we have made some ground in this area with nearly Dunedin 40% of leadership roles at NZR held by females. We have implemented structured talent and succession planning and are developing programmes to support our current and me ll ti e fu t aspiring female leaders. 140 ar en an erm 139 are p 02 03 INSIDE NEW ZEALAND RUGBY THE BOARD Our Board is charged with setting strategy, direction and policy for New Zealand Rugby, and is ultimately responsible for the decisions and actions of NZR Management and Staff. Brent Impey Richard Dellabarca Andrew Golightly Dr Farah Palmer (ONZM) Shaun Nixon Chair Appointed Board Member Elected Board Member Māori Representative Elected Board Member NZR Board member since 2012. NZR Board member since 2015. NZR Board member since 2014. NZR Board member since 2016. NZR Board member since 2019. In September 2019, Mark Robinson was appointed into the role of CEO, starting from January 2020, with his position on the Board vacant for election at the 2020 AGM. Peter Kean Stewart Mitchell Sir Michael Jones Mark Robinson Appointed Board Member Elected Board Member Elected Board Member Elected Board Member NZR Board member since 2014. NZR Board member since 2014. NZR Board member since 2018. NZR Board member since 2013. President and Vice President Our Patron NZR has two Officers: The President The New Zealand Rugby Patron fills and Vice President, who are an honorary role as the figurehead elected on two-year terms and for the organisation. Former All Blacks represent NZR and New Zealand Captain Sir Brian Lochore was Patron at important functions and events, until his passing in August 2019, and a locally and globally. The President successor will be elected at the NZR and Vice President (along with the Annual General Meeting in 2020. Chief Executive Officer) attend New Zealand Rugby Board Meetings, although they are not considered Board Members and Bill Osborne Max Spence Sir Brian Lochore may not vote on Board matters. President Vice President Patron 04 05 INSIDE NEW ZEALAND RUGBY INSIDE NEW ZEALAND RUGBY THE EXECUTIVE FROM THE CHAIR AND CEO New Zealand Rugby is made As we write this Report, the COVID-19 The All Blacks recaptured the Bledisloe Cup for the 17th straight up of four teams across the pandemic is creating incredible uncertainty in year, secured the Freedom Cup and despite not reaching the country who lead, support, our game.