NRL to investigate Parramatta sex tape scandal

The integrity unit launches an investigation after a prominent Eels player was filmed having sex with a woman in a toilet cubicle.

The NRL integrity unit is investigating a high-profile NRL star after footage emerged of him engaged in sex in a public toilet.

The NRL integrity unit has spoken to the player at the centre of rugby league’s latest sex tape scandal.

The Australian understands the integrity unit contacted the Eels player on Tuesday to get his version of events.

It is understood he told the NRL he was unaware he was being recorded as he had sex with a woman in a toilet cubicle.

The player may still face sanctions despite being unaware of a witness who recorded him in with the woman.

The Eels confirmed they had informed the integrity unit, who have commenced an investigation after the video was circulated on social media.

The video lasts just five seconds and was filmed over the toilet door. The woman at the centre of the video is believed to be preparing to launch legal action against the person who filmed the video without her consent.

“The club has become aware of a video involving one of its players,” the statement said.

“We understand that those on the video have been illegally filmed by another person without consent and that an attempt has been made to distribute the video to media outlets and on social media platforms.

“The club has informed the NRL integrity unit and is taking the matter very seriously, particularly given the potential invasion of privacy of those involved.

“The club will not be making any further comment.”

ARL Commission chair Peter V’landys and NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo have been kept informed of the investigation, which has been underway since the weekend.

The integrity unit is expected to speak to the player involved and would likely speak to the woman involved should she come forward.

There is no suggestion at this stage that any Parramatta players were responsible for the video or its circulation. However, the player involved could yet be censured because he put himself in a vulnerable position.

Two years ago former Roosters prop Dylan Napa was heavily fined by the NRL after videos were leaked without his knowledge. At the time, Greenberg promised heavy sanctions for players who were caught in similar situations.

Greenberg is now gone, but Abdo has shown he is acutely aware of the need to protect the game’s image in the current environment.

It means he is likely to take a dim view of the latest incident, even though the player involved appears to have no knowledge he is being recorded.

RLPA chief executive Clint Newton said: “We will continue to monitor this matter and work with the relevant parties involved, particularly given the concerns raised regarding the potential invasion of privacy.”