Thursday 12 January 2017 11:27, UK
The Chiefs have issued an apology after players were accused of hurling obscenities at female traffic wardens.
Local media reported that players swore at the two council wardens when they left a training session in Hamilton and realised some of their cars had been ticketed.
The Chiefs said the council complained "that inappropriate comments were made as some were leaving voicing frustration at the situation".
"The team has been questioned today and say that while the comments were not directed at the parking wardens, they apologise sincerely for any distress caused to the wardens involved," said Chiefs head coach Dave Rennie.
New Zealand Rugby set up a "respect and responsibility review" to examine ways to curb rugby's macho culture and make the game more inclusive, following an incident at the club's end-of-year function at the close of last season.
