British & Irish Lions prop Kyle Sinckler arrested after third test draw with New Zealand

Forward escorted back to team hotel in early hours of Sunday morning following 15-15 stalemate in series decider at Eden Park

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British & Irish Lions prop Kyle Sinckler during training. Photo: AFP

Published: 9:43am, 11 Jul 2017Updated: 10:08am, 11 Jul 2017

New Zealand police say British & Irish Lions prop Kyle Sinckler was arrested for “minor disorder” hours after Saturday’s third test against New Zealand in Auckland but was released without charge.

The police said “a male was placed under arrest but was not charged after further inquiries established that the incident did not warrant prosecution.”

New Zealand media reports said the incident involving Sinckler happened around 3am on Sunday in central Auckland and the 24-year-old rugby forward was escorted by police officers to the Lions’ hotel.

The series was tied after the Lions rebounded from a heavy opening loss to win the second test and land a late penalty goal to secure a 15-15 draw in the third.

“I apologise for putting myself and the Lions in this position and also to the police and anyone else affected,” said Sinckler according to Fairfax, citing a statement from the Lions.

British & Irish Lions substitute Kyle Sinckler reacts after the third test. Photo: AFP

Radio New Zealand, quoting the same Lions statement, said tour manager John Spencer had addressed the issue with Sinckler and would take no further action.