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From Paynton:
Beale to face Code of Conduct tribunal. Won't be considered for Test v All Blacks next week.
ARU Statement:
ARU REFERS NEW ALLEGATION INVOLVING KURTLEY BEALE TO CODE OF CONDUCT TRIBUNAL
The additional matter was raised for the first time with ARU management earlier this week, during a separate investigation into an in-flight incident between Beale and three members of the Wallaby management team on Sunday 28 September 2014.
As a result of these new allegations, he will not be considered for selection for the Qantas Wallabies until the Code of Conduct Tribunal reaches a conclusion.
Australian Rugby Union CEO Bill Pulver said it is appropriate for the allegations to be assessed independently due to their serious nature.
“This matter relates to Kurtley Beale allegedly distributing what we consider highly inappropriate and deeply offensive text messages and images to a number of people in June, referencing an ARU staff member,” Mr Pulver said.
“We became aware of this incident this week and believe an independent Tribunal is the appropriate forum for these allegations to be considered. This also provides Kurtley with an opportunity to present his response to the matter through an impartial process.
“The investigation into the argument on the plane has become a secondary matter in recent days, with our focus diverted to these new allegations. We will finalise the investigation into the in-flight argument in due course.”
The Code of Conduct Tribunal will be chaired by District Court Judge Mark Williams and will include representatives nominated by the Australian Rugby Union and the Rugby Union Players’ Association.
The date for the Code of Conduct Tribunal hearing will be set in coming days, but it is expected to proceed early next week.
Beale to face Code of Conduct tribunal. Won't be considered for Test v All Blacks next week.
ARU Statement:
ARU REFERS NEW ALLEGATION INVOLVING KURTLEY BEALE TO CODE OF CONDUCT TRIBUNAL
The additional matter was raised for the first time with ARU management earlier this week, during a separate investigation into an in-flight incident between Beale and three members of the Wallaby management team on Sunday 28 September 2014.
As a result of these new allegations, he will not be considered for selection for the Qantas Wallabies until the Code of Conduct Tribunal reaches a conclusion.
Australian Rugby Union CEO Bill Pulver said it is appropriate for the allegations to be assessed independently due to their serious nature.
“This matter relates to Kurtley Beale allegedly distributing what we consider highly inappropriate and deeply offensive text messages and images to a number of people in June, referencing an ARU staff member,” Mr Pulver said.
“We became aware of this incident this week and believe an independent Tribunal is the appropriate forum for these allegations to be considered. This also provides Kurtley with an opportunity to present his response to the matter through an impartial process.
“The investigation into the argument on the plane has become a secondary matter in recent days, with our focus diverted to these new allegations. We will finalise the investigation into the in-flight argument in due course.”
The Code of Conduct Tribunal will be chaired by District Court Judge Mark Williams and will include representatives nominated by the Australian Rugby Union and the Rugby Union Players’ Association.
The date for the Code of Conduct Tribunal hearing will be set in coming days, but it is expected to proceed early next week.
Biffo
Ken Catchpole (46)
I like to watch
David Codey (61)
KB (Kurtley Beale) will very shortly be "former Wallaby Kurtley Beale"
This is now about dotting i's and crossing t's.
This is now about dotting i's and crossing t's.
Tweet from Jim Tucker:
Kurtley Beale to face hearing over allegedly distributing inappropriate and deeply offensive texts and images referencing an ARU staffer.
Wonder what ARU staffer that was?
Kurtley Beale to face hearing over allegedly distributing inappropriate and deeply offensive texts and images referencing an ARU staffer.
Wonder what ARU staffer that was?
Wilson
Michael Lynagh (62)
One would assume Patston, but it could be anyone. One things for sure, Growden is going to love this.
T
Train Without a Station
Guest
If the ARU acts on this, I just hope Beale is certainly guilty. If that is the case, goodbye Kurtley.
So the text message ended up being sent to the person who they were about.
User error!
User error!
Still no word on the Mile-High TShirtgate. It is separate to the offensive texts from June.
Tin Foil Hat alarm has just sounded, and it is saying that there is a good chance that both matters are linked.
Tin Foil Hat alarm has just sounded, and it is saying that there is a good chance that both matters are linked.
Antony
Alex Ross (28)
Rugby Mum 2
Bill Watson (15)
This is what is wrong with Australian Rugby - it has no balls.
Absolutely pathetic, politically correct rubbish. Whatever happened to playing footy and getting rid of all these namby pamby hangers on. 10 days into an investigation into one storm in a teacup leads to another!
If the text was so deeply offensive, why wasn't it dealt with when it first came to someone's attention.
Absolutely pathetic, politically correct rubbish. Whatever happened to playing footy and getting rid of all these namby pamby hangers on. 10 days into an investigation into one storm in a teacup leads to another!
If the text was so deeply offensive, why wasn't it dealt with when it first came to someone's attention.
Slim 293
Stirling Mortlock (74)
According to Pulver this came to light on Tuesday? So, it's been..........
1........ 2...........
2 days.
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