Half of New Zealand Rugby staff face redundancy amid $NZ7m lockdown loss

Despite the likely return of the sport in June, 50% of the 180 staff will lose their jobs and others will be forced to reapply for rolesCoronavirus latest updatesThe looming return of rugby will come too late to stop severe job losses at New Zealand Rugby, which is set to make up to half of its staff redundant.Radio New Zealand reported on Friday that NZ Rugby has told its 180-strong full-time staff that 50% will lose their jobs and others will have to reapply for roles. Related: New Zealand 'halfway down Everest' as Ardern plans big easing of Covid lockdown Continue reading...