No action over Chiefs' stripper scandal

Steve Tew. Photo Getty
Steve Tew. Photo Getty
Players from the Chiefs Super Rugby team have been formally cautioned after being found to be "far from blameless" in the Mad Monday stripper scandal.

NZ Rugby CEO Steve Tew announced today no further action would be taken against the players as he revealed the findings of an inquiry. 

Last month, allegations were made that members of the team inappropriately touched, licked and threw alcohol and gravel at a stripper during their Mad Monday celebrations. .

The woman who raised concerns about the behaviour of some players at the rugby function at the Okoroire hot pools was spoken to and offered support from Waikato police.

But last month police said that based on discussions, "which include consideration of her wishes and the information currently available to us," they would not take the matter further.

The stripper issued a statement saying she was "disappointed but not surprised'' at the outcome of the investigation.

“My advice for all women is if you are going to attend an all-male event such as the one organised by the Chiefs, whether you are a paid worker or not, take a friend or a supporter who can make sure you are safe and who can vouch for you afterwards if needed.”

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