Warriors forward Russell Packer apologises for urinating during Broncos match at Suncorp Stadium

UPDATE & VIDEO: POLICE may take action against New Zealand Warriors prop forward Russell Packer for urinating during Broncos clash at Suncorp.

POLICE may take action against New Zealand Warriors prop forward Russell Packer for urinating mid-game at Suncorp Stadium.

"Police are conducting inquiries into an incident that occurred overnight at a stadium in Milton," a Queensland Police Service spokesman said.

"There is no further information available at this time."

Packer urinated during the first half of the NRL clash with the Brisbane Broncos on Monday in an incident captured on Fox Sports cameras.

While he has so far escaped charges, a married mother-of-two who was filmed urinating on a Suncorp Stadium seat was taken to court and fined $100 in 2011.

Police figures show there were 4692 charges for public urination in Queensland last financial year, down from 5032 the previous year.

The police spokesman said the offence of public urination carried a standard fine of $200.

Earlier, it was reported New Zealand Warriors forward Russell Packer had apologised for urinating on Suncorp Stadium during the NRL clash with the Broncos.

The NRL moved quickly this morning to punish Packer, hitting the club with a$15,000 fine over the incident, which was captured by Fox Sports cameras and lit up Twitter.

In scenes reminiscent of the Don McKinnon "had to go" moment in 1988, and as his Warriors team destroyed the Broncos, Packer decided to urinate during the first half, doing so nonchalantly with hands on hips.

“This sort of behaviour is completely unacceptable and there is no excuse for it,” said NRL general manager (football operations) Nathan McGuirk.

Packer took to Twitter today to apologise for the act.

"Hey guys just a quick apology to you and your family regarding my accident last night it has offended some which i am sorry," he wrote.

"It was an unfortunate thing that happened i hope this apology eases your mind somewhat and helps you move on from it as i will be doing thanks russ."

The Warriors have five working days to make submissions in relation to the breach notice. Packer could also be charged for public urination.

It is understood NRL officials were aware of the incident moments after it happened.

There is a storied history of footy players taking inappropriate action to relieve themselves in major games.

McKinnon was the grisly Manly prop who christened the Broncos entry to the premiership in 1988 with a leak at Lang Park.

He copped a $1000 fine.

However, this was in the days before the interchange rules and McKinnon correctly argued, "What else was I going to do? You can't just take time off and race off the field," he said.

All Blacks forward Jerry Collins also famously urinated on the field during a Bledisloe Cup match several years ago.

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