Phoebe Burgess set to be questioned in Sam Burgess AVO matter – Sydney Morning Herald

The incident took place shortly after the former Souths captain announced his retirement from the game before police issued an interim AVO against him.
During the incident, it is alleged that Burgess went to the home to visit his children and was asked to leave after tensions escalated between the pair and police were called.
The matter was before Moss Vale Local Court on Wednesday, with the magistrate ruling that the interim AVO would continue until the hearing date in November.
Until then, Burgess must not go within one kilometre of his former father-in-law’s home or place of work.
Burgess has pleaded not guilty to the intimidation offence, which lawyer Bryan Wrench reiterated during Wednesday’s court date on Burgess’ behalf.
“We maintain our innocence on this matter,” Wrench said in court.
The lawyer for Sam Burgess, Bryan Wrench (right) at Moss Vale.Credit:Kate Geraghty
Burgess was set to have a hearing date on June 26, which was pushed back due to delays related to COVID-19.
Burgess and Phoebe initially split in December 2018 before the pair reconciled in April 2019. They then split for the second time in October 2019 before the alleged intimidation incident.
According to court documents, Burgess allegedly intimidated Hooke with the intention of causing “fear or physical or mental harm” between 4pm and 4.10pm on the property.
Hooke is the former CEO of the Minerals Council of Australia who famously spearheaded the industry’s campaign to derail former prime minister Kevin Rudd’s mining tax in 2010.
Since leaving rugby league, Burgess now works in an admin role with the Rabbitohs and is also a commentator for Fox Sports, while Phoebe has amassed over 80k followers on Instagram and is an ambassador for Johnson’s baby and vitamin brand Ostelin.

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