New Zealand Rugby is accusing the Players Association of trying to sabotage its deal with US private equity firm Silverlake.
A Players Association proposal, put together by investment firm Forsyth Barr, suggests selling a 5 percent stake in NZR's commercial rights to the New Zealand public.
The Players' Association believes the approach is far better than the proposed Silverlake deal, which they're refusing to sign off on.
But NZR are not happy. Chief executive Mark Robinson said he is shocked and disappointed at what he's calling a fundamental breach of trust.
Clay Wilson with more on the intensifying dispute over New Zealand rugby's future.
