
Corey Kennett
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Corey Kennett is the chief executive of the Horowhenua-Kāpiti Rugby Union, recognized for his leadership in addressing referee abuse by making a bold decision to postpone all rugby fixtures following a serious incident involving a match official's safety.
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Corey Kennett called it a 'nationwide epidemic' and warned the sport was nearing a crisis at the grassroots level.
Referee abuse: Sporting bodies highlight concerns for match officials, alarming figures for New Zealand RugbyThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·
New Zealand· 2025-07-17
Corey Kennett made the call to postpone all rugby across all levels this weekend, because of the incident.
Incident involving Mana College first XV coach, fans behind scrapping Horowhenua-Kāpiti rugby gamesThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·
New Zealand· 2025-06-27
Union chief executive Corey Kennett deserves credit for standing firm.
Referee abuse needs to stop for the sake of our games – Ben FrancisThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·
New Zealand· 2025-06-27










