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Former Wallaby manager Di Patston and the ARU have settled their grievances out of court, finally putting a full stop to a disastrous period where Wallabies coach Ewen McKenzie resigned.
A texting scandal between Kurtley Beale and Patson tore apart the Wallabies in late 2014, with Patston leaving her position in late 2014.
The matter lingered in court, with Patston set for a June hearing in the Federal Circuit Court of Australia in Brisbane.
However, ARU and Patston, through their lawyers, have negotiated a settlement.
Patston’s lawyer, Robert Warren, told Fairfax his client wanted to move on.
“Di is happy to move on with her life,” Warren said.
The ARU thanked Patston for her work as Wallabies business manager, as well as expressed regret at the incident, but said neither party would make any further comment on the issue.
Full statement from the ARU
The Australian Rugby Union and Di Patston today confirmed that Ms Patston’s claim against the ARU has been resolved. The claim was due to be heard in the Federal Circuit Court
The ARU and Ms Patston have reached mutual agreement in relation to the matter in the interests of all parties.
The ARU recognises the distress caused to Ms Patston and her family and friends in relation to the events of last year and sincerely regrets that this occurred.
The ARU wishes Ms Patston well in her future and thanks her for her diligent service at the ARU from August 2013 to October 2014 as Wallaby Team Business Manager.
The matter is now resolved and neither the ARU nor Ms Patston will be making any further comment about the matter.
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