Samoan rugby rocked by ‘sexual offences’ allegations against head coach

Mahonri Schwalger was arrested last week.

Mahonri Schwalger was arrested last week and is reported to have been released on bail. Photograph: Harry Murphy/Sportsfile/Getty Images

Samoan rugby is in shock after the national team head coach, Mahonri Schwalger, was, according to local reports, charged with “multiple serious offences”, including “sexual conduct with a person under 16”. 

The 46-year-old was reportedly arrested last Thursday and is thought to be on bail and due to appear in court on 4 November.