The Maitland Blacks player allegedly lashed out at the referee striking him in the jaw during Saturday’s under 19s grand final against the Newcastle Wanderers, NSW Police say.
The 18-year-old player was arrested at a Rutherford home later that night, and Maitland Rugby Club president Ben Emmett has condemned the incident.”In no way do we condone what occurred,” Mr Emmett told AAP.”It’s in no way a representation of us as an organisation or our sport either.”The attack happened after the teenager was given a yellow card when he reacted to a tackle by a Wanderers player, Fairfax Media reports.
The player was removed from the field while Nicklas Gaal, the 19-year-old referee, was treated for minor injuries before officiating the rest of the game.Mr Emmett says the club will work with officials and authorities to determine what punishment the player will face.
Source: NSW rugby player arrested over assault | Perth Now
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