Men's mental health: Festival of Rugby League returning to Rotorua for second year
A rugby league event created to raise awareness about men's mental health will return to Rotorua for its second year.
The inaugural League Legends event took place in October, when 21 former NRL and Kiwi players played three matches in support of Māori and Pasifika men's mental health.
This year,
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