NRL probes alleged sex video

SYDNEY: The NRL has launched an investigation into a lewd video which purports to show a Penrith player engaged in a sex act.

With the game still reeling from a disastrous offseason and on a day when the game announced a raft of sanctions for several offfield scandals, the Panthers and game’s governing body said they were looking into the video.

The Nine Network reported that it showed a person, alleged to be a Panthers player, having sex with a woman.

It was reported that the woman was referred to as a ‘‘ratbag’’ and physically struck. A NRL spokesman confirmed the matter had been referred to the integrity unit.

‘‘Penrith Panthers has been made aware of a video allegedly involving a Panthers player,’’ the Panthers said in a statement.

‘‘The club is cooperating with the NRL integrity unit and will be making no further comment at this time.’’

If it is proven to be a NRL player, he will face being struck out of the game after NRL CEO Todd Greenberg’s promise to get tough on violence against women.

Last month, a video circulated on social media which was touted as involving two prominent players. However, that was proved to be a hoax.

After 17 incidents of poor behaviour over the past five and ahalf months, Greenberg and ARL commission chairman Peter Beattie are attempting to implement cultural change.