International Coach Leaves Position After Allegations Surface

International Coach Leaves Position After Allegations Surface

International footy coach Mahroni Schwalger quits after being accused of shocking sex offences with an underage teen

  •  Mahonri Schwalger has resigned as head coach of Samoa’s rugby team
  •  He has been charged with sexual misconduct with person aged under 16

Mahonri Schwalger has resigned as coach of the Samoa men’s rugby team while facing serious criminal charges.

Samoa Rugby Union chairman Tuilaepa Dr. Sailele Malielegaoi confirmed on Tuesday that Schwalger’s resignation was accepted by the full board of the organisation.

Schwalger was suspended in September after he was officially charged with unlawful sexual connection, attempted sexual violation, sexual conduct with a person under 16, indecent assault and common assault.

He has been bailed to appear in court on April 28.

‘This resignation follows a period of suspension granted to (Schwalger) following the filing of criminal charges against him in court,’ Malielegaoi said in a statement posted on social media.

 Schwalger has been charged with sexual misconduct with person aged under 16

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