Wellington Rugby and Losi Filipo agree to terminate contract

Wellington Rugby and Losi Filipo have mutually agreed to the termination of his contract.

Filipo has been in the spotlight after he was discharged without conviction after facing counts of assault arising from an incident in Wellington last October.

"The 18-year-old has always recognised that his actions caused hurt and complications for the victims of the assault, and hopes that the termination of his playing contract will go some way towards demonstrating his remorse and personal accountability for the situation," the organisation said in a statement.

"With support from his representative and the New Zealand Rugby Players’ Association Filipo approached Wellington Rugby seeking a release from his playing contract and, after discussions the parties agreed that the termination of his contract was the best outcome for all parties."