Kurtley Beale’s highly anticipated return to rugby with Randwick tinged with sadness after sudden death of his younger brother
- Kurtley Beale’s brother died suddenly this week
- Comes as the ex-Wallabies star prepares his return to rugby
- Beale also underwent a sexual assault trial but was found not guilty
Kurtley Beale’s return to rugby after a 14-month break will be tinged with sadness following the sudden death of his brother William on Thursday.
Former Wallabies star Beale, 35, boarded a flight to Queensland with his Randwick teammates with a heavy heart ahead of this weekend’s Australian Club Championship match against Brothers.
The cause of death of his brother or sister is still unknown.
Both attended St Joseph’s College in Hunters Hill as youngsters but took different paths.
Kurtley thrived at boarding school, representing the Wallabies, but his younger brother struggled to be away from his family and eventually chose to leave the prestigious private school in Sydney.
Kurtley Beale’s return to rugby this weekend after a fourteen-month break will be tinged with sadness following the sudden death of his brother William (pictured right) on Thursday
The sad family development comes as former Wallabies star Beale prepares to lace up his boots again after a highly publicized sexual abuse trial
In February, a jury found Beale not guilty of one count of sexual intercourse without consent and two counts of sexual touching after an alleged incident in December 2022 at the Beach Road Hotel in Sydney’s east.
The sad family development occurs as Beale prepares to put on his boots again after a highly publicized sexual abuse lawsuit.
Last month, a NSW District Court jury acquitted Beale of one count of sexual intercourse without consent and two counts of sexual touching.
The jury took just an hour to reach a verdict on the alleged incident, which a woman said took place at the Beach Road Hotel in Sydney’s east in December 2022.
Beale was seen wiping away tears and hugging his supporters after the verdict was handed down.
“I have always maintained my innocence,” he said.
“My family and I have suffered, and I am so glad the truth has come to light.”
Beale has been banned from all forms of rugby since January 2023 due to the charges he faced.
It was also previously reported that the star was being eyed by NRL clubs, including the Bulldogs, as he attempted to return to the field.