Roger Randle : ce qu'il faut savoir

Roger Randle’s controversial move to Munster as attack coach has been cancelled by “mutual consent”. Roger Randle s'impose comme l'un des sujets qui mobilisent l'attention en Ireland ce jeudi.

Les faits

• Roger Randle’s controversial move to Munster as attack coach has been cancelled by “mutual consent”.
• “I am deeply saddened that unfounded allegations from nearly 30 years ago — allegations I have always denied — have resurfaced during this process," Randle said.
• RugbyLatest | Roger Randle ‘deeply saddened’ after controversial move to Munster cancelled22:19.
• MUNSTER HAVE OFFICIALLY confirmed that Roger Randle will not be joining the province as attack coach this summer.
• Munster’s controversial appointment of Roger Randle as attack coach from next season is off, the club have confirmed, with the decision described as ‘mutually agreed’.

L'essentiel

Dans le détail, RugbyLatest | Roger Randle ‘deeply saddened’ after controversial move to Munster cancelled22:19.

Sur le fond, MUNSTER HAVE OFFICIALLY confirmed that Roger Randle will not be joining the province as attack coach this summer.

Concrètement, Munster’s controversial appointment of Roger Randle as attack coach from next season is off, the club have confirmed, with the decision described as ‘mutually agreed’.

Au-delà de ce constat, Latest | Roger Randle ‘deeply saddened’ after controversial move to Munster cancelled.

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Les chiffres

“I am deeply saddened that unfounded allegations from nearly 30 years ago — allegations I have always denied — have resurfaced during this process," Randle said.

Plus précisément, as part of Munster’s confirmation that the deal won’t go ahead, Randle himself has stated that a claim made against him in 1997 was false as he maintained his “complete and unwavering innocence”.

Dans la foulée, when Munster confirmed that they had signed Randle on 15 April, a historic allegation against him quickly resurfaced publicly.

À ce stade, Randle was accused of raping a woman in South Africa in 1997 when he was there as a player.

Ce qui se dit

“This has been a difficult conclusion to reach, but after recent discussions, it became clear that this was the best course of action for Roger, his family and Munster Rugby,” said general manager Costello.

“I want to acknowledge Roger’s professionalism throughout this process and the way he has engaged in what have been difficult discussions for everyone,” said McMillan.

“Our focus remains on supporting the team for the rest of the season and ensuring we have the best structures and systems in place for the 2026/27 season.”

Le contexte

Reste à préciser que the appointment of Randle had caused consternation at the province due to an historic rape accusation against the New Zealander dating back to 1997 when he was a player on tour with the Hurricanes.

À noter par ailleurs : as exclusively revealed by the Irish Independent on Thursday, the Kiwi will no longer join Munster this summer following the fallout from his appointment, which was announced on April 15.

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Recherches associées

Plusieurs requêtes connexes accompagnent ce sujet : Regard, pression, impact : comment Randle a pourri la soirée de Wembanyama • Reihana responsable de la venue de Tavuyara • Stade Rochelais : la piste Jono Gibbes refroidie.

À retenir

• As part of Munster’s confirmation that the deal won’t go ahead, Randle himself has stated that a claim made against him in 1997 was false as he maintained his “complete and unwavering innocence”.
• When Munster confirmed that they had signed Randle on 15 April, a historic allegation against him quickly resurfaced publicly.
• The appointment of Randle had caused consternation at the province due to an historic rape accusation against the New Zealander dating back to 1997 when he was a player on tour with the Hurricanes.
• Recherches qui explosent : Regard, pression, impact : comment Randle a pourri la soirée de Wembanyama, Reihana responsable de la venue de Tavuyara, Stade Rochelais : la piste Jono Gibbes refroidie.