North Queensland Cowboys player Luciano Leilua charged by cops with DV offences

Police allege North Queensland Cowboys player Luciano Leilua assaulted a woman known to him before smashing her phone.

Police allege Luciano Leilua of the Cowboys assaulted a woman known to him before smashing her phone. Picture: Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images

A NRL player who police allege assaulted a woman has been arrested at a southwest Sydney home.

Police allege North Queensland Cowboys player Luciano Leilua assaulted the 26-year-old woman, who is known to him, before smashing her phone.

Officers went to the home in Harrington Park and arrested Leilua on Monday.

He was taken to Camden police station where he was charged with two domestic violence offences – common assault and damaging or destroying property.

Leilua, 26, was granted bail and is listed to face Campbelltown Local Court on October 11.

Luciano Leilua in action for the Cowboys. Picture: Getty

The former Tigers is facing two domestic violence charges. Picture: NCA NewsWire / James Gourley

Originally from Sydney, Leilua has played 110 NRL games. He has had stints at St. George Illawarra and Wests Tigers before he signed a contract worth more than $2 million with North Queensland in 2021.

Leilua’s charges could rule him out of selection for Samoa’s national team for the upcoming Rugby League World Cup, which begins on October 15 in the UK.

Leilua’s charges could rule him out of national representation. Picture: Evan Morgan

North Queensland said in a statement it was aware Leilua was facing charges.

“The North Queensland Cowboys have been made aware of an alleged incident regarding player Luciano Leilua which has resulted in police charges,” the club said.

“The club is gathering further information and assisting the NRL Integrity Unit as well as providing support to all parties involved.

“Further comment will be made in due course.”

A NSW Police spokeswoman said police had gone to the home after receiving a call.

“Police were called to a home on Alexandra Crescent at Harrington Park about 1pm today (Monday 3 October 2022) after receiving reports about an alleged domestic violence incident,” she said.

“Officers from Narellan Police Area Command attended and were told a 26-year-old woman had allegedly been assaulted by a man known to her.

“It’s further alleged the man smashed her phone after assaulting her.

“A 26-year-old man was arrested at the home and taken to Camden Police Station where he was charged with common assault (DV); damage or destroy property (DV).

“He’s been given bail to appear at Campbelltown Local Court on 11 October 2022.”

Originally published as North Queensland Cowboys player Luciano Leilua charged by cops with DV offences