What You Don’t Know About The Man Behind NZ Rugby

In this episode, I sit down with Mark Robinson, the CEO of New Zealand Rugby, to uncover the untold story of his journey from rural Taranaki to leading one of the world’s most iconic sporting organisations.

Mark shares his passion for rugby, his experiences navigating professional sport, and his vision for the future of New Zealand Rugby—on and off the field.

We cover:

Mark’s early life and how rugby became his passion.


His time at Cambridge and what it taught him about leadership.


Balancing the demands of being CEO with family life.


The challenges of navigating NZ Rugby through the COVID-19 crisis.


His vision for the All Blacks’ legacy and the future of rugby globally.

If you want a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to lead New Zealand Rugby and gain insights into leadership, resilience, and purpose, this conversation with Mark Robinson is for you.

This episode was proudly sponsored by NZ Mortgages. You can contact them here - https://www.nzmortgages.co.nz

You can learn more about NZ Rugby here - https://www.nzrugby.co.nz

You can learn more about Mark here - https://www.nzrugby.co.nz/about-nzr/who-we-are

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James Laughlin is a High-Performance Leadership Coach, Former 7-Time World Champion, Host of the Lead On Purpose Podcast and an Executive Coach to high performers and leaders. James is based in Christchurch, New Zealand.

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