    the new zealand rugby union incorporated (nzru) is the governing body of rugby union in new zealand. it was founded in 1892 as the new zealand rugby football union (nzrfu), 12 years after the first provincial unions in new zealand. in 1949 it became an affiliate to the international rugby board, the governing body of rugby union for the world. it dropped the word "football" from its name in 2006. the brand name new zealand rugby (nzr) was adopted in 2013. the organisation's main objectives, as displayed in the nzru constitution,nzru constitution are to promote and develop rugby throughout new zealand; arrange and participate in international, trial and other rugby matches and tours in new zealand and overseas; represent new zealand on the international rugby board; form and manage new zealand representative teams; and encourage participation in, and support for, rugby players and supporters at all levels of the game. nzr headquarters are located in wellington, new zealand, with an office in auckland. new zealand rugbyâs purpose is to lead, grow, support and promote new zealandâs game. it strives for rugby teams in black that are unrivalled, a high performance system that produces the worldâs best talent, competitions that fans love, and a community game that is strong and cherished. it is committed to new zealand rugby being financially secure, attracting top partners and contributing actively to the global game. there are currently 11 nzru board members. the president, ian macrae, was elected in 2013. the president may attend board meetings but is not a board member and cannot vote on board matters. steve tew is the current chief executive and sir brian lochore is the current patron. charged with fostering, developing, administering, promoting and representing the game of rugby in new zealand, nzrâs 
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