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The Silver Lake deal has finally been signed.Only one of NZR’s provincial unions was opposed to the $200 million deal with the US private equity firm.The deal will see $37m distributed immediately with the 14 NPC teams receiving $1m each, 12 heartland unions $500k each ($6m total), Māori rugby $2m, community clubs $7.5m, Players' Association $5m.The Black Caps and England are having a torrid time batting in the first day at Lord’s.At the end of Day 1, the Black Caps were bowled out for 132, but England, who trail by 16 runs, have lost 7 wickets.The Christchurch stadium has suffered yet another setback.The cost of building will reportedly increase by up to $150 million, with the opening date delayed again to April 2026.Phil Gifford and Elliott Smith joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to discuss the week's sports newsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.