Sri Lanka president’s son faces rugby misconduct claims

Sri Lanka’s rugby authorities are investigating President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s rugby-playing son after claims that he assaulted a referee.

One report says Rohitha Rajapaksa has been suspended from the game but the Sri Lanka Rugby Football Union (SLRFU) denies this.

Witnesses said they saw Mr Rajapaksa, 22, physically attack the referee after his side lost a match this month. (By Charles Haviland)

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Source: BBC News