One of the stars of the Connacht rugby team has been arrested over an alleged sexual assault.

Former New Zealand All Black, Mils Muliaina was filmed getting into a police van after last night's clash with Gloucester in the UK.

According to the Irish Independent, the 34-year-old is being questioned in relation to an alleged incident in Cardiff last month.

The matter is being dealt with by South Wales Police.

Sports Broadcaster with Galway Bay FM Rob Murphy, was reporting on the match when the news of the arrest broke during the post-match press conference: