The Wallabies staffer who clashed with star back Kurtley Beale and sparked a major controversy over team management has quit.

Team business manager Di Patston resigned late on Friday, around the time Fairfax asked the Australian Rugby Union further questions about her employment history.

Kurtley Beale has been at the centre of the Wallabies controversy. Credit:Getty Images

On Saturday an ARU spokeswoman said Ms Patston is no longer an employee of the Australian Rugby Union, after resigning late on Friday, due to stress relating to recent events.