Cowboys player Luciano Leilua appears in court for drink-driving charge

NRL star player Luciano Leilua has faced court charged with drink driving.

Luciano Leilua of the Cowboys is tackled by Dylan Edwards of the Panthers during the round 27 NRL match between Penrith Panthers and North Queensland Cowboys at BlueBet Stadium on September 02, 2023 in Penrith, Australia. (Photo by Izhar Khan/Getty Images)

NRL star Luciano Leilua has faced court after being charged with low-range drink driving.

The North Queensland Cowboy appeared in Townsville Magistrates Court on Wednesday charged with drink driving over the general alcohol limit.

Cowboys star Luciano Leilua appeared in Townsville Magistrates Court on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. Picture: Blair Jackson

On January 21, the Cowboys star was stopped by police on Thuringowa Drive, Thuringowa Central at 12.35am.

Leilua recorded a blood alcohol reading of 0.052 – just above the legal limit.

The second rower pleaded guilty and was issued a $300 fine and a one-month driving suspension.

“The Cowboys will continue to work with the NRL Integrity Unit on the matter and will make further comment once those discussions are complete,” a statement from the club said.

Originally published as Cowboys player Luciano Leilua appears in court for drink-driving charge