Former Northampton and England star charged with rape, pleads not guilty
Rugby NewsThursday, 30 October 2025 at 17:26
Former England U20 fly-half George Makepeace-Cubitt appeared at Northampton Crown Court this morning, charged with rape following an alleged incident in February.
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Makepeace-Cubitt first appeared at a magistrates’ court in September and returned a little over a month later to plead not guilty.
Makepeace-Cubitt has been released on conditional bail and is due to appear at a further hearing, with a date yet to be confirmed.
A club spokesperson said it was informed of an allegation of sexual assault against Makepeace-Cubitt on Wednesday, 26 February.
It said: "Makepeace-Cubitt was arrested on suspicion of rape on the above date, and after he was released on bail, did not return to Saints for training or any fixtures.
"The club continued to support him under its duty of care to the player, while also co-operating with the authorities to support their inquiries."
Key Details
- No longer has a contract with Northampton Saints
- Court date yet to be set
- Made Premiership starting debut earlier this year
- Case to be heard outside Northampton, pending consultation with other courts
Career so far
- Former London Irish academy player
- Four caps for England U20s in the 2024 Six Nations
- Started at fly-half against France in the final round
- Spent much of his senior career on loan at Bedford
- Made his first Premiership and Champions Cup appearances for Northampton earlier this year
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