Brisbane Broncos icon Steve Renouf charged after allegedly driving nearly four times over the limit

One of rugby league’s most celebrated players has been charged with high-range drink driving after allegedly blowing nearly four times the legal limit.

Brisbane Broncos and Queensland NRL great Steve Renouf has been charged with high-range drink driving, after allegedly recording a blood alcohol concentration nearly four times the legal limit.

Police allege the 55-year-old was intercepted while driving a white Kia K4 on Windsor Rd at Red Hill about 10.45pm on Tuesday, July 1, during a routine licence check and roadside breath test.

Police allege the 55-year-old was intercepted while driving a white Kia K4 on Windsor Rd at Red Hill about 10.45pm on Tuesday, July 1, during a routine licence check and roadside breath test. Picture: Liam Kidston

It is alleged Mr Renouf, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle, returned a positive roadside reading.

It is alleged he returned a BAC of 0.197 per cent when he was taken to the Brisbane City Watchhouse for further tests.

His licence was immediately suspended, and he was charged with one count of driving under the influence of liquor.

Mr Renouf is expected to appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court on July 16.

Mr Renouf, the sole occupant of the vehicle, allegedly returned a positive roadside reading before being taken to the Brisbane City Watchhouse, where he returned a BAC of 0.197 per cent. Picture: Getty Images

Mr Renouf, nicknamed “The Pearl”, is widely regarded as one of rugby league’s greatest centres.

He spent 11 years with the Brisbane Broncos, winning four premierships and setting multiple club records before finishing his career with two seasons at English club Wigan Warriors.

He was also named in Australia’s Indigenous Team of the Century.