Penrith Panthers star centre Taylan May has been stood down by the NRL.
The Penrith Panthers confirmed in a statement on Thursday that Taylan May has been stood down by the NRL under the competition's no-fault stand-down policy after being accused of domestic violence against his wife.
"The Penrith Panthers have been informed by the National Rugby League that Taylan May has been stood down as part of the NRL's no-fault stand down policy," a club statement read.
"The club will continue to provide support to all parties involved and will not make any further comment at this time."
Reports fromย News Corpย have also emerged that the Penrith Panthers are preparing to terminate his contract following the allegations.
May, a Samoan international recently agreed to a contract extension with the club until at least the end of the 2026 NRL season.
He will face Penrith Local Court next week on Tuesday, May 28, over the allegations against his wife.
The alleged incident occurred on the evening of Monday, April 8, 2024, when May reportedly assaulted a woman known to him during an argument at a Werrington home.
"Police were told about 9pm on Monday 8 April 2024, the man allegedly assaulted a woman known to him during an argument at a home in Werrington," the police statement read.
"It is alleged he punched her in the face and leg."
The NRL also confirmed that Manly Sea Eagles player Brandon Wakeham has been subjected to the NRL's no-fault stand down policy.
The NRL has advised Manly Warringah Sea Eagles player Brandon Wakeham that he is subject to the No-Fault Stand Down condition under the NRL Rules," an NRL statement read.
"Wakeham has been charged with taking part in the supply of prohibited drugs and participate in a criminal group contribute to criminal activity following his arrest on Wednesday, May 15, 2024."
