Matthew Cooper: Sport Waikato CEO slams parents after sideline abuse leads to games cancelled

from The Mike Hosking Breakfast · host Newstalk ZB

All Waikato junior league rugby games have been cancelled after fights and abuse from adults on the sidelines.  The Waikato Junior League Rugby Board said it would continue working with clubs to address the issues and ensure appropriate standards are upheld. Sport Waikato CEO Matthew Cooper joined Mike Hosking to chat about the issues, calling the behaviour 'disgraceful'.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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