New Zealand Rugby’s controversial Silver Lake deal still has to overcome an impasse with the Rugby Players Association, despite its 26 provincial unions voting unanimously in favour of the $387m proposal on Thursday. Fiona Goodall/Getty Images Silver Lake wants a stake in the All Blacks, but the players require some convincing around the proposed deal. There is currently no deadline for negotiations to end and Robinson said Silver Lake is supportive of the process. ELIAS RODRIGUEZ/Stuff Mark Robinson is confident the Silver Lake deal with get agreement from the players. Whanganui Rugby chief executive Bridget Belsham was supportive of the Silver Lake deal.

Source: Stuff April 28, 2021 23:48 UTC