- Rabbitohs winger will contest alleged domestic violence offences
South Sydney winger Tyrone Munro could be sidelined until late June in what would be a hammer blow to his career after the NSW government scheduled a public holiday for ANZAC Day on April 27.
It was the same date Munro was scheduled to face Burwood Local Court in Sydney’s inner west after the flyer was charged with domestic violence offences last year.
Munro, 21, hasn’t played at all this NRL season due to the code’s no-fault stand down policy.
With Monday, April 27 unavailable, his lawyer Elias Tabchouri was forced to seek a new date, with the hearing now scheduled for June 23.
As a result, Munro – who will contest the charges – will be sidelined until at least round 17 as he looks to clear his name.
The charges include one count each of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and common assault.
Tyrone Munro is pictured outside a Sydney court in October last year
Munro hasn’t played at all this season due to the NRL’s no-fault stand down policy – he will now appear in Burwood Local Court on June 23 where he will contest domestic violence charges
Munro made his NRL debut for the Rabbitohs in 2023 and has since chalked up 19 first-grade appearances, scoring 13 tries (pictured, against the Bulldogs)
‘Unfortunately, what has happened is beyond everyone’s control, noting that the ANZAC Day public holiday was declared after the hearing date that was given,’ Tabchouri told News Corp.
‘We are very disappointed in what has happened as any delay in this matter is clearly against everyone’s best interests, both at a personal level and in relation to the administration of justice.
‘We continue to deny these allegations and we will defend them vehemently.’
Speaking in August last year before he was charged, Munro said he was targeting 2026 as his breakout year in first grade as a starting winger under coach Wayne Bennett.
‘That’s the goal,’ he said. ‘But I’ve just got to execute it when I get an opportunity.
‘There’s still a lot more that I need to prove to myself, not to anyone else. I just stay humble, keep working hard and let my footy do the talking.’
According to court documents, Munro is alleged to have assaulted a woman at Sydney Olympic Park between 1pm and 6pm on April 17 last year.
Munro made his NRL debut for the Rabbitohs in 2023 and has made 19 first-grade appearances, scoring 13 tries.
Aside from his current suspension, Munro has also suffered three broken collarbones in his short career.
