Rugby Player Convicted for Post-Match Handshake Assault

Bitter decade-long feud capped with a handshake

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Rugby player convicted for post-match handshake assault

File photo A Taranaki rugby player who knocked out an opponent during post-match handshakes says he was "triggered" and let his emotions get the better of him after being hit and racially abused during a game at Stadium Taranaki.

Rugby player convicted for post-match handshakes assault

A Taranaki rugby player, who knocked out an opponent during post-match handshakes, has been convicted of assault, and fined $300.