All interesting comments around this University issue. I believe that the Mainland rules state that any complaint around ineligible players must be made by midday the following friday after any league game. Therefore nothing can be done in relation to div 1, however the Chatham cup is a different story. Disappointing outcome for them, by all reports they have a talented squad
Yes they are definitely a talented squad, and yes under the new rule a complaint falls outside of the required period.
However hard to argue that it brings the game into disrepute which falls squarely under several NZF and MF rules with disciplinary options possible. No time limit on any of that. This should be more than an embarrassment to the clubs involved, and not something MF can disregard especially since NZF is aware of the situation.