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Rugby Union Ace Kurtley Beale Rejoins Iconic Randwick Club After Acquittal
In a surprising turn of events, former Wallabies star Kurtley Beale has made a comeback to the rugby union field, rejoining the prestigious Randwick Rugby Union Club in Sydney just over a month after he was found not guilty of sexual assault charges. The 35-year-old versatile back will take to the field for Randwick as early as this Saturday, marking his return to the club he last played for in 2015.
Beale’s comeback to Randwick, affectionately known as the “Galloping Greens” for their vibrant club colors and expansive style of play, comes as a shocking development. The talented player had previously left the club under contentious circumstances in 2018, defecting to their local rivals, Eastern Suburbs, in a move that caught Randwick off guard.
“the truth has come out” – Kurtley Beale
As reported by BBC Rugby Union on March 11, 2024, Beale’s acquittal in a Sydney court on February 9th this year paved the way for his rugby union return. The jury swiftly reached a verdict of not guilty on one count of sexual intercourse without consent and two counts of sexual touching, to the relief of the former Wallabies star.
Beale, who has had a tumultuous career marked by off-field issues, including battles with alcohol, expressed his gratitude that “the truth has come out” following the trial. His barrister, Margaret Cunneen SC, argued that the encounter was consensual and that the complainant had made the allegations to “gain sympathy” from her fiancé.
The ex-Wallaby’s impending return to Randwick, the club he represented in the past while on sabbatical from the Melbourne Rebels Super Rugby side, has undoubtedly sparked intrigue and anticipation among rugby union enthusiasts. Randwick’s former coach, Bob Dwyer, who guided the Wallabies to World Cup glory in 1991, had previously expressed his disappointment over Beale’s acrimonious departure from the club in 2018.
As Kurtley Beale prepares to take the field for the Galloping Greens in the upcoming Sydney Club Rugby Championship, the rugby union community will closely follow his journey to redemption. This reunion with Randwick presents a unique opportunity for the talented player to reignite his career and make a lasting impact on the sport he loves.
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