Simon Johnson also warned organisers were now grappling with whether to cancel the whole tournament.
Tournament organisers were fuming after claiming they were only given about 10 minutes notice of the announcement.
With organisers preparing to officially announce the tournament will proceed,a potential solution to a sticking point over the Kangaroos’ participation has arisen.
The former Rugby Australia boss,who has taken over Sport NZ,says she will continue her push to make all people feel safe and welcome in sport.
Sonny Bill Williams,one of the biggest names in both rugby codes,has almost certainly played his last game of football.
Pressure caused some of the Wallabies'mistakes,but Dave Rennie will demand more of his players upon their return to Australia. It wasn't good enough.
Luke Brooks will spend a third straight week coming off the Tigers bench but is still seen as the joint venture's long-term playmaker by coach Michael Maguire.
The former New Zealand international is yet to receive a formal offer for next year,but wants to"achieve something special"at the Bulldogs.
The interim coach said some players may want to return to New Zealand after the Warriors ruthlessly sacked their coach just six games into a three-year deal.
The money man behind the New Zealand Warriors has allayed fears the club will fold due to the NRL's coronavirus-enforced shutdown.
All Blacks great Sir John Kirwan has urged Kalyn Ponga not to accept a new NRL deal if he wants to make the All Blacks roster for the 2023 rugby World Cup.