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Former New Zealand rugby union international Mils Muliaina has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault.Former New Zealand rugby union international Mils Muliaina has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault.
The 34-year-old, who currently plays for Connacht in the Republic of Ireland, is suspected of involvement in an incident in Cardiff last month. He was shown on television being taken away by police after the final whistle of his team’s 14-7 European Challenge Cup quarter-final defeat at Gloucester on Friday night. The 34-year-old, who plays for Connacht in the Republic of Ireland, is suspected of involvement in an incident in Cardiff last month. He was shown on television being taken away by police after the final whistle of his team’s 14-7 European Challenge Cup quarter-final defeat at Gloucester on Friday night.
Muliaina earned 100 caps as he wore the All Blacks No15 jersey with distinction for nine years. He retired in 2011. “Connacht Rugby can confirm that player Mils Muliaina is currently assisting the South Wales Police with enquiries relating to an alleged incident in Cardiff in March of this year,” Connacht said in a statement. “As this is a legal matter, Connacht Rugby will be making no further comment at this time.“
A spokesman for Gloucestershire police said: “A man in his 30s was arrested at Kingsholm Stadium on Friday 3rd April on suspicion of sexual assault in relation to an incident in Cardiff in March. The man has been handed over to officers from South Wales police who are investigating the incident.” Muliaina earned 100 caps as he wore the All Blacks No15 jersey with distinction for nine years before retiring from international rugby in 2011. He is due to join the Italian club Zebre next season.
Details of the incident have not been confirmed. Muliaina was in the Welsh capital playing for Connacht against Cardiff Blues on 6 March. A spokesman for Gloucestershire police said: “A man in his thirties was arrested at Kingsholm Stadium on Friday 3 April on suspicion of sexual assault in relation to an incident in Cardiff in March. He has been handed over to officers from South Wales police who are investigating the incident.”
Details of the incident have not been confirmed. Muliaina was playing for Connacht at Cardiff Blues on 6 March.