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Rugby Canada statement on recent incident involving Pacific Pride player

The rugby community may have become aware today through a video and story released by the news of a recent incident involving Pacific Pride player Sione Fine. Rugby Canada has removed Sione Fine from the Pacific Pride Academy Program. 

The rugby community may have become aware today through a video and story released by the news of a recent incident involving Pacific Pride player Sione Fine.

Rugby Canada has removed Sione Fine from the Pacific Pride Academy Program. 

We were made aware on April 18 of an earlier incident involving several Pacific Pride players gathered at a private residence. In the face of incomplete information, we initially placed four players under suspension while we investigated further.

We were unaware of any criminal charges until today. We pledge our full cooperation with law enforcement.  

Given what we have learned today, Sione Fine has been released from the Pacific Pride Academy and any Rugby Canada activities. We now consider this a matter for the justice system.  Two players remain suspended as they proceed through due process as per our discipline and complaints policy. 

We have no further comment at this time.