A former rugby league star has condemned an alleged assault on a coach saying "it's just a game, not the NRL". Tauranga Sports Rugby Club director of rugby John O'Loan said in his view, incidents such as this were "far and few between". Te Tuinga Whanau Support Services executive director and stalwart Te Puna Rugby Club supporter Tommy Wilson. Tauranga Sports Rugby Club director of rugby John O'Loan said the scoreboard did not work "properly" but for a local club game, "it's fine because we know what's happening". "It's probably only sufficient for a club game - it probably wouldn't be sufficient for a Steamers' game or a crowd that size.

Source: New Zealand Herald August 22, 2022 01:58 UTC