In the first episode of Pieces of Silver: Inside the Silver Lake deal, BusinessDesk business of sport columnist Trevor McKewen and financial reporter Paul McBeth explore the underpinnings behind NZ Rugby’s deal with Silver Lake. Hear from former NZ Rugby chair Brent Impey, players’ association boss Rob Nichol and a host of key stakeholders discuss this pivotal time in Aotearoa rugby history.

“Pieces of Silver: Inside the Silver Lake Deal” is a six-episode by former NZR executive Trevor McKewen and Business Desk journalist Paul McBeth.

It was the deal that rocked the New Zealand rugby community and remains controversial to this day.

BusinessDesk delivers the most incisive and revealing detail yet on the $200 million deal between New Zealand Rugby and giant American private equity firm, Silver Lake.

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