‘High profile Queensland NRL player’ reportedly accused of rape

Reports have emerged tha a “high profile” Queensland-based NRL player has been accused of rape on Tuesday night.

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A Queensland-based NRL player has reportedly been accused of rape.

Nine Queensland first reported the allegation was made by a woman to police on Tuesday night.

The Courier Mail further reported the player is “high-profile”. The SMH reported the NRL is aware of the allegations.

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“This investigation is underway into a current NRL player who is contracted to a Queensland NRL club. The allegation is of rape,” Nine News Queensland reporter Tim Arvier said.

“I’m told this allegation and complaint was made to police after police attended the player’s residence last night (Tuesday), with a woman making that complaint to police later in the evening.

“I spoke to that player who was accused of this a short time ago, he did not make any comment and hung up the phone.

“I also spoke to his club, they said they were unaware of the allegations.”

Originally published as ‘High profile Queensland NRL player’ reportedly accused of rape