The NRL’s horror summer of off‑field problems have continued after Ben Barba was sacked by North Queensland over domestic violence allegations.
The Cowboys yesterday tore up Barba's contract before he had even played a game after a "significant" breach of his playing contract.
Multiple reports alleged the former Dally M medallist assaulted his partner, Ainslie Currie, at a Townsville casino on Australia Day.
It is unclear whether police charges have been laid, however Townsville police are reportedly investigating the incident.
It is yet another troubling look for the code, with Jarryd Hayne, Jack de Belin, Zane Musgrove, Liam Coleman, and Dylan Walker also facing assault charges.
[Source: TV NZ]
