15 Aug 2023

Novel approach taken to bad sideline behaviour

From Nights, 10:30 pm on 15 August 2023

Bad sideline behaviour and the abuse of both referees and players continues to be a massive problem around New Zealand But a new initiative led by Central Bay of Plenty junior which encourages good behaviour using lollipops and Sideline Sheriffs is already paying dividends. Nights is joined by the association's referee co-ordinator Rees Ureata and junior rugby secretary Nita Asaeli.