New Zealand Rugby League announces new chief executive

From Māngere markets to the helm of NZ rugby league

Rain or shine, Andrea Nelson would head to the Māngere markets every Saturday morning to sell tickets to the 2017 Rugby League World Cup – sold in cash, face to face, at the heart of the communities she was trying to reach. Nelson was general manager of New Zealand’s side of the tournament, co-hosted with Australia and Papua New Guinea, and she knew rugby league demanded a different approach to engaging its supporters, especially Māori and Pasif…

New Zealand Rugby League announces new chief executive

New Zealand Rugby League has ushered in a new chapter with the appointment of Andrea Nelson as chief executive. Nelson replaces Greg Peters, who steps down...

New Zealand Rugby League Appoints Andrea Nelson MNZM as Chief Executive - Ministry of Sport

New Zealand Rugby League has announced the appointment of Andrea Nelson MNZM as its new Chief Executive. Nelson, an experienced sports administrator with over two decades of senior leadership, succeeds Greg Peters, who stepped down in March 2026 after an eight-year tenure. The appointment is a prerequisite for New Zealand Rugby League as it prepares for a high-stakes international calendar, including the 2026 Rugby League World Cup hosted across…

New CEO appointed at New Zealand Rugby League

New Zealand Rugby League has confirmed the appointment of Andrea Nelson MNZM as its new Chief Executive.