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Rugby

League taking on rugby union at grassroots level

rnz.co.nz
28 April 2026, 9:33 PM
League taking on rugby union at grassroots level
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Grassroots rugby clubs are losing players to league, driven not just by the game itself but by stronger development pathways and active scouting at youth level. Linda Brown has been a volunteer for Te Puna Rugby Club in Tauranga for over 20 years, and spoke to John Campbell.
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