A report commissioned in 2016 by the New Zealand Rugby Union has found that that the most prominent issues of anti-social behaviour by players involved alchohol, sexism and a sense of entitlement.

The "Respect and Responsibility" review published its findings on Thursday having investigated 36 cases of misconduct over the past four years - 33 involving individual players, two involving a team and one involving a club.

A scandal in 2016, based on complaints by a stripper that members of the Chiefs Super Rugby team touched her inappropriately and threw beer at her at a party, had been the catalyst for the report.

Other incidents featured lateness, violence towards teammates and a homophobic slur that was overheard by the public and complained about.

New Zealand Law Society president Kathryn Beck led the review, which cost over $150,000 and compiled over 100 recommendations.