A high-profile lawyer representing Wallabies star Kurtley Beale has slammed his accuser as being “manipulative” and a “very good actress” after sexual assault allegations.
Rugby star Kurtley Beale’s accuser’s ‘combative’ evidence: court
A jury has been urged to accept a woman’s “defiant” and “forthright” evidence as Wallabies star Kurtley Beale’s gruelling two-week sexual assault trial nears an end.
‘I messed up’: What Beale told manager an hour after assault claim as staff speak out
Only an hour after he was confronted with accusations of a sexual assault, Wallabies star Kurtley Beale told a player manager he had “messed up”, a court has heard.
Stephen Bunting credits hypnotist for his revival after winning Masters title
- Bunting beat Michael van Gerwen 11-7 to secure PDC darts title
- World No 16 opens up on mental health issues caused by slump
Stephen Bunting has opened up on his mental health issues and revealed how working with a hypnotist has helped to turn his career around.
The 38-year-old won his first televised PDC title on Sunday in the Masters, beating Michael van Gerwen 11-7 in the final in Milton Keynes. Bunting’s previous biggest career title came in 2014, when he won the BDO world championship.
Continue reading...Pangai Jnr ‘hasn’t ruled out’ NRL return after boxing swap… and ‘didn’t get a cent’ from Dogs exit
Tevita Pangai Junior has left the door open for a return to the NRL and has reportedly had preliminary talks with the Broncos about a short-term deal.
Wallabies star Kurtley Beale’s accuser grilled during heated trial
A woman who alleges she was sexually assaulted by Wallabies star Kurtley Beale in a bathroom stall has been grilled over four intense days in the witness box.
Milton Harris stripped of training licence after ‘bullying’ and ‘inappropriate behaviour’
- BHA panel states trainer is ‘not a fit and proper person’
- Evidence of WhatsApp messages to former employees
The turbulent career of Milton Harris appeared to reach an abject conclusion on Wednesday when the Grade One-winning trainer’s licence was removed indefinitely by the British Horseracing Authority’s Licensing Committee, due to multiple breaches of its conditions including significant financial mismanagement, initiating a campaign of bullying and intimidation against fellow trainer Simon Earle, who shared some of his facilities, and serious concerns around safeguarding issues at his yard.
The panel’s decision that Harris is “not a fit and proper person” to hold a licence marks the end of his second spell as a trainer. The first, between 2000 and 2011, ended when he was made bankrupt over an unpaid tax bill, and he spent seven years out of the sport until the BHA, which had turned down two applications in the intervening period, finally agreed to reissue his licence in 2018, subject to a number of conditions.
Continue reading...Woman grilled about wedding chat before Kurtley Beale’s alleged sex assault
A woman who was allegedly sexually assaulted by Kurtley Beale has denied telling the Wallabies star he was “so hot” after showing him screenshots from his wedding.
‘Kind of scared’: Moment Kurtley Beale confronted with sex assault allegation
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Melbourne Rebels in $9m limbo as RA confirms next step
The debt-riddled Melbourne Rebels will play out the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season but there is no long-term commitment to the club which entered voluntary administration on Monday night.
Wallabies stars’ futures in doubt, Super Rugby side on brink of collapse after grim $9m move
The playing future of Wallabies stars Taniela Tupou and Andrew Kellaway are up in the air amid reports the cash-strapped Melbourne Rebels have entered voluntary administration needing a bailout of up to $500,000 to pay players and staff.
CCTV video ‘at odds’ with Beale accuser’s account as jury selected for alleged sex case
Lawyers representing Wallabies star Kurtley Beale say CCTV video from the night of an alleged sexual assault is “at odds” with some claims from the alleged victim.
Confirmed: Wallabies reveal Kiwi coach as Eddie Jones replacement
Former Ireland and All Blacks coach Joe Schmidt has been named the next Wallabies coach, finally putting the Eddie Jones saga behind Australian rugby.
Wales rugby star makes shock NFL switch on eve of major tournament
Wales rugby union star Louis Rees-Zammit made the shock decision to leave the sport on Tuesday as he targets the “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunity of a career in American football.
Wallabies star Kurtley Beale faces trial over sexual assault allegation
Embattled Wallabies star Kurtley Beale will face court on Monday for the first day of a criminal trial into allegations he assaulted a woman at a Sydney bar.