New Zealand club rugby player arrested on intent to commit rape charge

• Unnamed player for Mid Canterbury to appear in court on 31 October• Arrest is latest scandal to hit New Zealand rugby in recent monthsWhile New Zealand rugby is going from strength to strength on the pitch, another incident off the field of play has seriously tarnished the reputation of sport in the county.On Wednesday, it was revealed that an unnamed Mid Canterbury player was arrested on 2 October this year and charged with assault with intent to commit rape. The player will appear before the district court on 31 October and it is understood the incident occurred after Mid Canterbury played…