Steve Lancaster: NZ Rugby Community Rugby GM on the resurgence of rugby union
The Mike Hosking Breakfast · Newstalk ZB
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Is rugby union having a revival?
Player registrations were up by 6% in 2024, with the critical bracket of teenage boys experiencing a 5% in of itself.
There were 156 thousand registered players across the country, with Heartland provinces setting new records.
NZR Community Rugby GM Steve Lancaster told Mike Hosking that enjoyment drives registration and retention.
He said that their focus is on ensuring their participants, whether they’re a player, coach, referee, or volunteer, are enjoying their experience.
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