Gough charged with celebrity assault

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London Irish and Wales lock Ian Gough has appeared in court charged with assaulting the fiancée of UK pop star Dane Bowers.

London Irish and Wales lock Ian Gough has appeared in court charged with assaulting the fiancée of UK pop star Dane Bowers.

Sophia Cahill – a former Miss Wales – was allegedly assaulted by Gough at an address in South Croydon back in January.

Gough has signed to play for Newport Gwent Dragons next season and has won 64 caps for Wales.

He appeared at Croydon Magistrates' Court charged with assault by beating and after denying the charge will stand trial on July 29.