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All Blacks travel bill soars as New Zealand Rugby weighs premium economy

By: Gregor Paul

12 May 2026 at 18:01

How much does it cost to fly the All Blacks in business class?

New Zealand Rugby faces heavy travel costs. Image / NZME

New Zealand Rugby faces heavy travel costs. Image / NZME

New Zealand Rugby faces heavy travel costs. Image / NZME

New Zealand Rugby faces heavy travel costs. Image / NZME

New Zealand Herald

New Zealand Rugby finances: Profit, loss and the real cost problem

By: Gregor Paul

7 May 2026 at 02:05

A one-off Ineos payout and a $6m Chicago test masked rising costs.

NZR last year had to get the All Blacks to Argentina, the USA and UK. Photo / The RFU

NZR last year had to get the All Blacks to Argentina, the USA and UK. Photo / The RFU

NZR last year had to get the All Blacks to Argentina, the USA and UK. Photo / The RFU

NZR last year had to get the All Blacks to Argentina, the USA and UK. Photo / The RFU