Taranaki rugby player convicted of assault after post-match handshake incident

Wednesday 16 July 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Wed 16 Jul 2025, 7:57pm

Spotswood premiers player Jonathan Fidow has been convicted of assault and fined $300 following an incident at Stadium Taranaki. Fidow knocked out an opponent during post-match handshakes, stating he was triggered by being hit and racially abused during the game.

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1. RNZWed 16 Jul 2025, 3:49pm

   Rugby player convicted for post-match handshakes assault (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldWed 16 Jul 2025, 4:14pm

   Coastal Rugby player Jonathan Fidow convicted of assaulting opponent after Taranaki club game (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesWed 16 Jul 2025, 7:44pm

   Rugby player convicted for post-match handshake assault (opens in new tab)

4. Stuff via RNZWed 16 Jul 2025, 7:57pm

   Rugby player convicted for knocking out opponent during post-match handshakes (opens in new tab)