No charges have been filed against Fijian winger Vinaya Habosi following his arrest on domestic violence allegations, but reports from France indicate he may face suspension from his club, Racing 92.
Habosi was released after his partner opted not to file a complaint against him. The incident reportedly began with an argument during which Habosi pushed his partner, who was holding their baby at the time. Witnesses allege that after she fell, Habosi struck her in the back of the head. Fortunately, the baby was unharmed, and his partner declined assistance from emergency services, showing no visible injuries.
It is believed that Habosi was intoxicated at the time and maintains that he did not push or hit his wife. Racing 92 responded to the situation by stating, “Racing 92 has taken note of the facts alleged against its player Vinaya Habosi. Pending further information from the competent authorities, Racing 92 will refrain from any further comment.”
Should he be found guilty, it is likely that his contract with the team, led by coach Stuart Lancaster, will be terminated. Habosi made his international debut for Fiji in 2022 and played at the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France. He joined Racing 92 in the Top 14 league in 2023 after his contract with the Fijian Drua was ended due to a prior ‘high-level breach’ of their code of conduct, which also involved allegations of domestic abuse.