Troubled Aussie star Cooper in counselling after alleged burglary

AUSTRALIA international Quade Cooper has been ordered to undergo an extensive personal development and counselling programme following a string of off-field misdemeanours this season.

Cooper, who will face a committal hearing next July to answer a burglary charge stemming from an alleged incident on the Gold Coast earlier this month, must complete the custom-made programme before he is considered for future selection by the Queensland Reds and Australia.

Representatives from the Queensland Rugby Union, Australian Rugby Union and Rugby Union Players Association devised the proposed action plan.