15 Aug 2023
Novel approach taken to bad sideline behaviour
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.