Breaking News - ARU Chairman McGrath stands down

[travelling_gerry]

11.00am
Aust Rugby Union chr Peter McGrath has stood down from the bd while it investigates an alleged incident in France during the W/Cup. He was reportedly too intoxicated to speak properly at an official function in Marseilles.
NEWSBREAKK.....

[travelling_gerry]

ARU boss under investigation

October 19, 2007 AUSTRALIAN Rugby Union chairman Peter McGrath has stood aside pending an investigation into a sponsor's complaint about his behaviour at the World Cup in France.

A meeting of available ARU board members was held in France last night, when the board accepted McGrath's offer to stand down until the matter had been resolved.

McGrath "totally refuted" a complaint from one of the ARU's major sponsors, Bundaberg Rum, that he was in an intoxicated state when he joined a group of sponsors' representatives on the eve of the Wallabies' quarter-final loss to England.

The ARU said in a statement today that deputy chairman Peter Cosgrove would assume the position of acting chairman in McGrath's absence.

"This matter will be dealt with expeditiously and transparently by the ARU board," Cosgrove said.

ARU chief executive John O'Neill confirmed that a formal complaint had been lodged regarding an incident in Marseille.

McGrath, who is a lawyer, conceded he had been drinking at the time, but said he was shocked to be the subject of a complaint.

"I did not act inappropriately in any way,"' he said.

"I don't deny that I had a few drinks ... but I'm shocked that it's been perceived in this way."

McGrath said he had never had his behaviour called into question because of alcohol in a 30-year association with both rugby codes as a player and administrator.

AAP

http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,...-23217,00.html

[The InnFORCEr]

Those bloody bears know how to have a good time don't they.

Even Larry will understand this one now....square bears = trouble

[Darren]

never had his behaviour called into question because of alcohol

Why does his behaviour usually get called into question?

[lmaag]

Geez, since when has being intoxicated been a problem in rugby circles????

[GIGS20]

BUNDY complained because he was pissed?

I don't understand, surely he was drinking bundy?

[jono]

hahaha lol my thoughts exactly GIGST

[Flamethrower]

BUNDY complained because he was pissed?

I don't understand, surely he was drinking bundy?

That could be the problem, maybe he wasn't drinking Bundy (Nectar Of The Gods)

[James]

I can't blame him myself, who didn't need one or two (or ten) after watching that game.

[JediKnight]

I can't blame him myself, who didn't need one or two (or ten) after watching that game.

It was the night before the game....maybe he saw the writing on the wall through a Campese premonition!

[GIGS20]

Did Drew and Lote get sprung before the game as well?

[travelling_gerry]

Sounds like after the Canada game ...

On a good note.....if McGrath gets the chop....maybe Cosgrove will get the nod...what a leader he would make.....

Camp Wallaby will be Swanbourne Barracks!
No Coach...just SAS Officers!
Kill with bare hands will be within the rules of engagement!
Late night offenders will be summarily executed........

[Harry]

BUNDY complained because he was pissed?

I don't understand, surely he was drinking bundy?

Maybe the BUNDY boys are getting a bit precious about it all. Maybe they'll have to put him on a curfew?!

[GIGS20]

Camp Wallaby will be Swanbourne Barracks!
No Coach...just SAS Officers!
Kill with bare hands will be within the rules of engagement!
Late night offenders will be summarily executed........

No more leadership disputes, captain will be selected via hand-to-hand combat.
Scrum machine replaced by leopard tank
defense coach able to kill you with a toothpick and a fag paper

[travelling_gerry]

Quick line out ball drills by using live grenades!