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18/06/2008
England Rugby Players Investigated By New Zealand Police
Police in New Zealand are investigating a "serious allegation" concerning up to four England rugby players.
It is believed that the alleged incident occurred in a private room at the Hilton Hotel in Auckland early on Sunday after a 37-20 defeat at Eden Park to New Zealand's All Blacks.
Auckland police have not revealed the nature of the incident and it is understood that a formal complaint has not been made.
A statement from the Auckland Police said: "Auckland City CIB is investigating an allegation involving up to four members of the England Rugby team.
"The incident being investigated is alleged to have occurred early on Sunday, June 15, in a private room.
"Investigating officers are receiving the appropriate level of co-operation from the England Rugby Team management."
The Rugby Football Union said: "The England rugby team has been informed by Auckland Police that an allegation has been made against four members of the England playing squad.
"Whilst no formal complaint has been made we are co-operating with the police and their enquiries."
Elite Rugby Director, Rob Andrews MBE said in a subsequent press conference in Christchurch , New Zealand: that "the players concerned have the complete support of all players and management".
"I'm sure you will understand and respect the fact that no further comment can be made or questions asked of either myself or the players on this matter," Mr Andrews said.
The identity of the players has not yet been revealed.
The England squad are in New Zealand for a two-match series against New Zealand's national team, the All Blacks. England will play the second test on Saturday.
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It is believed that the alleged incident occurred in a private room at the Hilton Hotel in Auckland early on Sunday after a 37-20 defeat at Eden Park to New Zealand's All Blacks.
Auckland police have not revealed the nature of the incident and it is understood that a formal complaint has not been made.
A statement from the Auckland Police said: "Auckland City CIB is investigating an allegation involving up to four members of the England Rugby team.
"The incident being investigated is alleged to have occurred early on Sunday, June 15, in a private room.
"Investigating officers are receiving the appropriate level of co-operation from the England Rugby Team management."
The Rugby Football Union said: "The England rugby team has been informed by Auckland Police that an allegation has been made against four members of the England playing squad.
"Whilst no formal complaint has been made we are co-operating with the police and their enquiries."
Elite Rugby Director, Rob Andrews MBE said in a subsequent press conference in Christchurch , New Zealand: that "the players concerned have the complete support of all players and management".
"I'm sure you will understand and respect the fact that no further comment can be made or questions asked of either myself or the players on this matter," Mr Andrews said.
The identity of the players has not yet been revealed.
The England squad are in New Zealand for a two-match series against New Zealand's national team, the All Blacks. England will play the second test on Saturday.
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