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Nita Maynard playing for Sydney Roosters at the NRLW in 2018.
Kiwi Ferns International and NRL Women’s (NRLW) star Nita Maynard was charged after allegedly assaulting two security guards outside Sydney’s Northies bar on Friday night.
The 28-year-old, born and raised in Gisborne, was allegedly asked to leave the infamous Cronulla pub around 9pm (local time) before becoming aggressive with the staff.
He allegedly assaulted two security guards outside the scene before the police were called. She allegedly had to be immobilized until the police arrived.
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At approximately 9 p.m. yesterday (Friday, April 2, 2021), officers attached to the Sutherland Shire Police Area Command were called to a licensed location on Elouera Road, Cronulla, following reports of an alleged assault. ”Reads a police statement.
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“The woman was arrested and taken to Sutherland Police Station, where she was charged with two counts of common battery and the excluded person did not leave the premises when requested.
“He was granted conditional bond to appear in Sutherland Local Court on Thursday, May 13.”
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Nita Maynard of the Kiwi Ferns tests Fetu Samoa’s defense during the Oceania League Test in Auckland in 2019.
The incident is believed to be the first off-field charge for an NRLW player since the competition began in 2018, and the NRL is now working with the judiciary on how a penalty would be imposed if Maynard is found guilty.
Maynard is currently playing in the NSWRL Women’s Premiership for the North Sydney Bears ahead of the NRLW season, which begins later in the year.
NSWRL said the sanction will likely come from North Sydney.
“Nita Maynard has a contract with North Sydney,” said a NSWRL spokeswoman.
“North Sydney is dealing with that at the moment and keeping us abreast of their actions.
“We will review the matter further once North Sydney has determined a course of action. We are sure they have the matter in hand ”.
North Sydney Bears president Daniel Dickson said the club’s attorney will speak with Maynard on Sunday about the best course of action.
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Sydney Roosters celebrates a Nita Maynard try in the NRLW match against St George Illawarra Dragons in October.
“She’s devastated,” Dickson said.
“Obviously she is disappointed with what has happened. We will comment when the time is right. “
Maynard played in the women’s All-Star clash and represented New South Wales at Origin in 2018.
Maynard, a Kiwi Ferns international, was no longer eligible for female origin status after the rule changed in 2019 to align with men.
Under current Home State rules, if a player chooses to play for a top-tier nation other than Australia, New Zealand or England, they cannot represent New South Wales or Queensland.
