CEO Mark Robinson has spoken publicly for the first time since it was revealed that NZR is suing Ineos for an alleged breach of contract that will leave the national organisation exposed to potential multimillion-dollar losses.

New Zealand Rugby launches legal action against Manchester United owners INEOS for alleged breach of contract regarding a missed payment from £22m sponsorship deal; INEOS, owned by Sir Jim Ratcliffe,

New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has launched legal action against former sponsor INEOS for alleged breach of contract, saying the global chemicals producer had walked away from a six-year deal three years early.

The petrochemical company, which owns a minority stake in Manchester United, allegedly cut short a long-term sponsorship deal.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his company, Ineos, have been accused of failing to honour the terms of a sponsorship agreement with New Zealand Rugby (Mike Egerton/PA) Manchester United co-owner Ineos has been accused of failing to honour a sponsorship agreement with New Zealand Rugby.

Chemical producer INEOS has said it is in discussions with New Zealand Rugby (NZR) following the sport federation's decision to pursue legal action over a sponsorship dispute. NZR said on Tuesday that INEOS had breached their contract and failed to pay a sponsorship fee,

New Zealand Rugby launches legal action against Manchester United owners INEOS for alleged breach of contract, regarding a missed payment from their £22m sponsorship deal; INEOS, owned by Sir Jim Ratcliffe,