Danny Cipriani charged by RFU after nightclub assault

England international Danny Cipriani has been charged by the Rugby Football Union for 'conduct prejudicial to the interests of the game' after pleading guilty to the recent nightclub assault.

The incident occurred outside a nightclub in Jersey following which the Gloucester fly-half was arrested during the early hours on Wednesday.

The 30-year-old appeared before the court on Thursday and pleaded guilty for his actions and as a result, he was fined £2,000 and ordered to pay £250 to a police officer.

"We have high standards that we expect across the game, in line with rugby's core values, from all those involved within it," RFU head of discipline David Barnes said.

He will appear before an independent disciplinary panel next week, though the exact date, time and venue are yet to be finalised.

Cipriani has played 16 Tests for England since making his debut in 2008 and recently made his first start for the red rose team in 10 years during the third game of the series in South Africa.