Rugby Direct - Bruce Sharrock tackles the biggest issues facing rugby

About this episode

Bruce Sharrock joins Elliott Smith and Liam Napier to discuss the major challenges facing New Zealand rugby.

A big-name guest on Rugby Direct this week, as Elliott Smith and Liam Napier were joined in studio by the highly influential player agent Bruce Sharrock.   The trio tackle the biggest issues facing New Zealand rugby – the fight against league, where the game is heading, and what must change if rugby is to remain king.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Elliott Smith, Liam Napier

Guest: Bruce Sharrock

Topics covered

• New Zealand rugby
• player agency
• rugby league
• sports management
• future of rugby

Keywords

• Bruce Sharrock
• New Zealand rugby
• rugby league
• sports issues
• player agent

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: New Zealand rugby

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