Rower Zack Rumble apologises and faces sanctions after Seattle arrest

Friday 18 July 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 18 Jul 2025, 7:54am

New Zealand elite rower Zack Rumble has apologised and received a drinking ban and final warning following an incident in Seattle. Rumble was arrested after allegedly fleeing police and hiding in a bush while being questioned about an assault during a post-regatta celebration.

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1. RNZFri 18 Jul 2025, 4:59am

   Kiwi rower Zack Rumble apologises, cops booze ban and a fine over Seattle incident (opens in new tab)

2. 1News via RNZFri 18 Jul 2025, 7:30am

   Kiwi rower apologises, cops booze ban over Seattle incident (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldFri 18 Jul 2025, 7:54am

   Top NZ rower Zack Rumble apologises over Seattle incident, cops booze ban (opens in new tab)