Chiefs Rugby to convert shipping containers to woo corporate sponsors

PHOTO: SUPPLIED – Chiefs Rugby plan to build corporate boxes at FMG Waikato Stadium.

Chiefs’ fans in the cheap seats may soon have some highfalutin neighbours with a proposal to build corporate boxes above them.

Chiefs Rugby will convert shipping containers into modular suites, at a cost to them of $1.7 million, to schmooze up to big money rugby sponsors.

But already it’s hit a snag with some Hamilton City Councillors asking for the city to take ownership if Chiefs Rugby exits the city.

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