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The NRL has applied its no-fault stand-down rule to Tyrone Munro after the South Sydney winger was charged with domestic violence offences.
Police charged Munro with multiple domestic violence offences – assault occasioning actual bodily harm, stalk/intimidate with intent of fear or physical harm and common assault – over an alleged incident near Homebush earlier this year.
Munro’s lawyer, Elias Tabchouri, indicated his client would plead not guilty when the matter is mentioned in Burwood Local Court on Thursday.
“The National Rugby League (NRL) has advised South Sydney Rabbitohs player Tyrone Munro he is subject to the No-Fault Stand Down condition under the NRL Rules,” the NRL said in a statement.
“The NRL is aware that New South Wales Police charged Munro with assault occasioning actual bodily harm, common assault and stalking or intimidation with intent to cause fear of physical or mental harm on October 14, 2025.
“The decision should in no way be interpreted as a view on the innocence or guilt of the player. Under the condition, Munro is not permitted to participate in the NRL competition or related competitions.”
South Sydney’s Tyrone Munro.Credit: NRL Photos
The no-fault stand-down rule is applied to players facing charges that carry a maximum jail sentence of 11 years or more, although the NRL has discretion to apply to cases that don’t meet the threshold.
Munro is considered a rising star but it is now unclear if and when he will be able to add to his 19 NRL appearances.
Support is available from the National Sexual Assault, Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service at 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) or the Men’s Referral Service on 1300 766 491. For crisis support, contact Lifeline 13 11 14 or lifeline.org.au. For alcohol and drug support call 1800 250 015 │ counsellingonline.org.au. For gambling support, call 1800 858 858.
