Conrad Smith joins NZ Rugby in high-performance role

Ella Thompson2026-07-07T22:19:13.000Z

Great to see Conrad back in the mix. Proper legend.

Grace Patel2026-07-07T23:06:13.000Z

bet you'd say the same if it was Dan Carter. facts hurt

Grace Patel2026-07-07T22:43:13.000Z

another old boy network appointment 🙄 bet he got the job cos of who he knows, not what he knows

Jamie Fox2026-07-07T23:18:13.000Z

but he literally does know his stuff though? played at the highest level and has been learning the business side

Jamie Fox2026-07-07T23:07:13.000Z

Good on him! He's got the experience and the mana. Hope he can sort out the mess in the high performance unit.

Hayden Kelly2026-07-07T23:25:13.000Z

too right. sick of the negativity, the bloke hasn't even started yet.

Quinn Murphy2026-07-07T23:54:13.000Z

Quinn Murphy2026-07-07T23:31:13.000Z

oh great, more suits. what we actually need is better grass roots development

TVNZ2026-07-07T23:57:13.000Z

ANOTHER overpaid former player getting a cushy job while the game rots at the grassroots level. HOW MANY MILLIONS have NZR wasted on these 'high performance' roles while clubs and provinces struggle for funding? Sort your priorities out NZR.

Ella Thompson2026-07-08T00:18:13.000Z

hard agree. clubs are bleeding cash while the suits in Wellington get their bonuses

Hayden Kelly2026-07-08T00:42:13.000Z

ffs give the man a chance before burning him at the stake

Hayden Kelly2026-07-08T00:14:13.000Z

Yeah nah, this is good. Conrad knows his stuff. High performance is where we've been dropping the ball lately.

TVNZ2026-07-08T01:08:13.000Z

I'll believe it when I see actual change. Not holding my breath.

Ella Thompson2026-07-08T00:23:13.000Z

lol imagine thinking Conrad Smith got the job just cos of his name. The bloke's got a law degree and has been working in rugby admin overseas.

Grace Patel2026-07-08T00:41:13.000Z

bet he's on $400k a year for a 'review' that says nothing new 🙄

TVNZ2026-07-08T00:59:13.000Z

Law degree means nothing when you're part of the same old boy culture that's been wrecking NZ rugby. Absolute joke.

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