
Matt Megaw: Counties Manukau Rugby Union Head of Community on the decision to remove junior fees to revive grassroots participation
From The Mike Hosking Breakfast
Published 3/18/2026

From The Mike Hosking Breakfast
Published 3/18/2026
Scrapping rugby fees for kids is boosting grassroots participation. Counties Manukau was first to fund junior fees three years ago, with Nelson and Wellington's Newland clubs following suit. The interest from a million-dollar grant from NZ Rugby's Silver Lake deal covers junior fees…