9 Jun 2011

Rugby sevens player pleads guilty to assault charge

1:10 pm on 9 June 2011

New Zealand rugby sevens player Declan O'Donnell has admitted one charge of assault but has denied a second charge.

O'Donnell, 20, pleaded guilty to assaulting a bouncer at a Hamilton bar on 21 January, but not guilty to injuring another person with intent.

He appeared in the Hamilton District Court on Thursday and was bailed to reappear in court on 14 July.