Chiefs and Wardens 'kiss and make up'
It was reported that players swore at the two wardens using the c-word when they left a training session in Hamilton and realised some of their cars had been ticketed.
The Chiefs, the Super Rugby team that was at the centre of a stripper scandal last year, said the council complained "that inappropriate comments were made as some were leaving voicing frustration at the situation".
However, the Chiefs said the incident has been resolved after a meeting with the Hamilton City Council and the two parking wardens.
Full statement from Chiefs and Hamilton City Council:
"Members of the Chiefs have visited the Hamilton City Council this afternoon [Friday] to meet with representatives and apologise in person for distress caused from comments made by players participating in a Chiefs training on Wednesday at Steele Park.
"The two female parking wardens were present at the meeting along with Acting CEO Kelvyn Eglinton and other representatives from Hamilton City Council. During the amicable meeting the incident was discussed at length.
"An apology was offered by player representatives on behalf of the Chiefs and was accepted by the Parking Wardens and their management.
"The Chiefs accept full responsibility for the unacceptable language used at Steele Park on Wednesday and are deeply embarrassed at the ramifications caused by using this language amongst their peer group. The Chiefs sincerely apologise for the impact it has on those who support the organisation including sponsors, fans and the wider rugby community.
"Having the opportunity to meet and discuss the issue openly clarified Wednesday's incident from the perspective of both parties and the explanation provided by the Chiefs was accepted.
The incident was made public by a member of the community who approached media and not by the parking wardens themselves.
"The issue has been dealt with to the satisfaction of both the Hamilton City Council and the Chiefs.
"No further comment will be provided."
