Business of Sport: Warriors invest in juniors but women still waiting

Business of Sport: Warriors invest in juniors but women still waiting
Former Warriors coach Nathan Brown wants to see the NRL pony up some more money for junior grades. (Image: Getty)
Trevor McKewen
Former Warriors coach Nathan Brown popped up in the Aussie press this week pleading for the National Rugby League to assist the Kiwi franchise’s junior pathway programme by helping finance teams playing in elite Sydney-based competitions across the Tasman.The Warriors had to abandon a team competing in the SG Ball competition for under 19 players due to the pandemic but announced this week that the junior team will return next year as well as reserve graders playing in the New South Wales State Cup.Brown said club owner Mark Robinson has...

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