The general manager of New Zealand rugby (NZR) said the governing body should "improve little" after coaches were found to be making culturally insensitive remarks about the country's leading players and succumbing to favoritism and physical disgrace.

The findings are in an independent review of the "culture and environment" of Black Ferns, a New Zealand women's team, has accused the hooker Te Kura Ngata-Aerengamate.

In December, he claimed on Instagram that he had collapsed mentally due to critical remarks by head coach Glenn Moore.


The article was published shortly after the terrifying Black Ferns tour of the northern part of the world in 2021, where they lost all four rehearsals in France and England.

At the time, Chris Lendrum, general manager of NZR professional rugby and performance, said the allegations were "sad to read." The review says the thought situation is "poorly managed or controlled."

Defenders of the New Zealand title are hosting the World Cup this year, which begins on October 8.

Moore is still in the lead and says he is "determined" to learn from the review.


"Participating in high-performance sports, whether as a coach, player or part of a management team, can present unique challenges," Moore said in a statement.

"The findings point to a number of problems. There are lessons to be learned from the review. I am obliged to ensure that this is done on the ship. "

NZR chief Mark Robinson apologized in a statement released Monday.

"No one should doubt our commitment to developing women's rugby in the country," Robinson said.


"This report emphasizes that we have not done everything right, and we apologize for not providing all the tools to make our people successful."

The evaluation found that Ngata-Aerengamate's concerns were "inseparable" and that other players, especially those from the Maori or Pacific backgrounds, had similar behavior as members of the management.

About 50 percent of the team is Maori and 25 percent Pacific. When asked why they didn't complain, they said they feared "it would hurt the chances of selection."

The review states that management needs more understanding of how you can communicate with these players in a sensitive and inclusive way in terms of gender, culture and sexuality.

The report added that focusing on measuring weight instead of exercising led "some to experience shaming points."

The NZR said it would create support and resources to improve team culture and emphasize the health and well-being of players and management, while work is already underway.

(Source: //AFP)