An extension of chunky fines and the threat of jail time might be what's needed stop people bolting onto sports pitches according to an events manager.
Embarrassing, cringy and appalling is how some sports commentators and bosses have described the actions of the quote "idiots" who tried to run on to Napier's McLean Park during the NRL clash between the Warriors and Brisbane Broncos.
Eight people have been trespassed from the stadium for two years for their game interrupting antics on Saturday. Not to mention concern they could have jeopardised future venue choices.
Rugby league great Paul Gallen told Channel Nine's Sunday Footy Show New Zealand not might be suitable for NRL fixtures.
Napier City Council events manager Kevin Murphy talks to Lisa Owen.
