Rugby union star Kurtley Beale will head to trial to combat three allegations he sexually assaulted a girl at a Sydney pub final yr.
The 34-year-old was charged with two counts of sexually touching one other particular person with out consent, and sexual activity with out consent over an alleged incident at Bondi’s Beach Road Hotel on December 17.
On Thursday, Sydney Downing Centre Local Court was instructed the Wallabies and Waratahs exterior again would combat all three sexual assault fees in a trial.
One cost of inciting one other particular person to sexually contact them with out consent was withdrawn.
His lawyer Lauren MacDougall pleaded not responsible to the remaining three sexual assault fees, which had been subsequently elevated to the District Court.
“Your matters are committed for trial in the District Court on July 14,” Justice of the Peace Susan Horan instructed the rugby participant.
An interim apprehended violence order was adjourned for six months to permit the District Court matter to proceed.
Mr Beale performed 95 Tests for the Wallabies and was in 2023 making his return to the Waratahs after two seasons in French Rugby with Racing 92.
Rugby Australia earlier this yr stood down Mr Beale pending the outcomes of his courtroom proceedings.
Source: www.news.com.au
