Cheika avoids sanctions for outburst

Australia rugby coach Michael Cheika has avoided sanctions for his conduct during his team's loss to England at Twickenham following a three-day investigation, the Autumn International Disciplinary body came to its conclusion to not pursue disciplinary action.

Cheika was captured on the live broadcast saying "f...ing cheats'' after Australia captain Michael Hooper was sin-binned toward the end of the first half of Saturday's (Sunday NZ time) game.

Cheika was urged by the Committee "to be aware of the risks during matches when he knows he will be being filmed and potentially broadcast, and where possible to moderate his conduct and language accordingly.''

Cheika was visibly upset when questioned by reporters after the match about the incident, asking "Is that what it's coming to now?" adding "it happens sometimes in life" before storming out.