Marcus RashfordWhat do a prodigiously talented, seriously wealthy and admirably philanthropic Manchester United footballer and a collection of New Zealand sports clubs have in common? But, goodness, what some New Zealand sports clubs would do for a fraction of that sort of money. One of the takeaways of the recent national survey of New Zealand clubs is that they are in need of more financial support. Covid-19 has clearly had an impact, as 11% of clubs — more than double the 2019 figure — have reported losing money. The survey’s leaders have urged national sporting leaders to do more for the clubs.

Source: Otago Daily Times October 12, 2020 15:33 UTC