Steve Lancaster
Steve Lancaster is the general manager of community rugby for New Zealand Rugby (NZR), where he plays a crucial role in addressing concerns about player safety and engagement in the sport. In a landscape increasingly dominated by digital competition for youth attention, he emphasizes the importance of adapting rugby's appeal to younger generations, particularly Gen Z. Lancaster has been proactive in reshaping perceptions of rugby, highlighting the safety of junior formats and promoting inclusivity as New Zealand's demographic landscape changes.
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Steve Lancaster is the interim NZR chief executive involved in assessing the coaching candidates.
Jamie Joseph v Dave Rennie: All Blacks coach call expected this week
New Zealand· 2026-03-02
Steve Lancaster will be on the panel to find the next All Blacks coach.
All Blacks: New Zealand Rugby confirms process to find next coach after Scott Robertson’s exitNew Zealand· 2026-01-25
Steve Lancaster has been promoted to interim CEO of NZR.
New Zealand Rugby chief executive hunt shifts to targeted corporate leaders – Gregor PaulNew Zealand· 2026-01-22
Steve Lancaster is the general manager of community rugby who is assuming the reins in an interim capacity.
All Blacks review: Ardie Savea future in doubt as NZ Rugby faces player revoltNew Zealand· 2026-01-14
Steve Lancaster is the interim chief executive and a former Crusaders teammate of Scott Robertson.
All Blacks review: Independent oversight and key changes in assessment of Scott Robertson and his menNew Zealand· 2025-12-15
Steve Lancaster is the current general manager of community rugby and will take over on an interim basis.
NZ Rugby CEO Mark Robinson pleased with how he departs role after six years at helmNew Zealand· 2025-12-07
Steve Lancaster has been appointed interim CEO of NZR while they search for a new leader.
The Business of the All Blacks: Should the All Blacks brand be removed from sevens jerseys? NZR chairman David Kirk understands the argumentNew Zealand· 2025-11-07
New Zealand Rugby to announce Steve Lancaster as interim chief executive.
New Zealand Rugby to announce Steve Lancaster as interim chief executive as search to replace Mark Robinson goes onNew Zealand· 2025-10-31
Steve Lancaster backed the call from Horowhenua-Kāpiti.
Incident involving Mana College first XV coach, fans behind scrapping Horowhenua-Kāpiti rugby gamesNew Zealand· 2025-06-27
Steve Lancaster expressed disappointment over the actions of a few individuals.
Horowhenua-Kāpiti Rugby Union postpones all rugby this Saturday after referee abusedNew Zealand· 2025-06-25
Steve Lancaster is the head of community rugby at NZR and communicated concerns about future broadcast revenue values for the NPC.
NZ Rugby: Sky and TVNZ near broadcast deal for NPCNew Zealand· 2025-06-12
Steve Lancaster says they’re seeing the 'hip-drop tackle' used more in video analysis of club rugby.
Dangerous ‘hip-drop’ tackle outlawed in New Zealand community rugbyNew Zealand· 2025-06-05
New Zealand Rugby general manager community rugby Steve Lancaster when asked if rugby still connects with the country’s teenagers.
NZ Rugby sees growth in players, battles safety perceptionsNew Zealand· 2025-05-30
