Wellington rugby player James O'Reilly has apologised "for the embarrassment and damage I have caused." Wellington rugby players have been investigated for snorting an illicit drug off a century-old shield. "I am truly sorry for the embarrassment and damage that I have caused to my club, Wellington Rugby and the wider rugby community. The video showed a contracted Wellington player along with a club player with the illicit substance, the union said. The Swindale Shield was donated to Wellington Rugby Football Union in 1910 and is awarded to the winner of 14 teams competing in a preliminary competition for the club rugby season.

Source: Stuff June 05, 2019 06:18 UTC