Significant changes have been made to the New Zealand Rugby board, with the appointments of former Governor General Dame Patsy Reddy and Dunedin-based lawyer Rowena Davenport.<\/p>\n
New Zealand Rugby board members Dame Patsy Reddy and Rowena Davenport Photo: Supplied\/New Zealand Rugby<\/p>\n
NZR confirmed the moves on Friday, lifting the number of women on the nine-person board from two to three.<\/p>\n
Reddy and Davenport joined existing member, New Zealand Mori Board Chair Farah Palmer.<\/p>\n
It came at a time when issues with the women's game were in the spotlight, in the wake of the damning results of the Black Ferns cultural review.<\/p>\n
NZR board chair Stewart Mitchell said the appointments would strengthen the board, but acknowledged the organisation still had work to do around gender diversity in governance.<\/p>\n
\"It is an area we are committed to, and the introduction of women like Rowena and Dame Patsy will only strengthen and enhance the administration and governance of our game.<\/p>\n
\"Their influence could not come at a better time as we head into a massive year for women's rugby.\"<\/p>\n
Reddy served as New Zealand's Governor General from 2016 to 2021, following a career as a lawyer, director, and crown negotiator.<\/p>\n
Davenport was the chief executive of Dunedin-based law firm Gallaway Cook Allan and recently finished her term as chair of the Otago Rugby Football Union (ORFU).<\/p>\n
With the Rugby World Cup in Aotearoa looming later this year, Reddy said it was an exciting time to be joining the NZR board.<\/p>\n
\"I am sure this tournament will inspire a new generation of women and girls to play rugby.<\/p>\n
\"I look forward to contributing to a sport that has unified and enthralled New Zealanders from all walks of life for over 150 years.\"<\/p>\n
Reddy was appointed by the Appointments and Remuneration Committee (ARC) and replaced former chair Brent Impey, who was not eligible for reappointment after serving four terms on the Board.<\/p>\n
Davenport was nominated by ORFU and also selected by the ARC after Jennifer Kerr chose not to seek re-appointment.<\/p>\n
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