Rugby star Joe Westerman has been hit with a substantial fine after being seen in a viral clip performing a sex act with a woman.
And Westerman's wife Lauren has denied her involvement, taking the social media to say it was not her in the viral clip.
Westerman was seen performing a sex act on a woman in a viral social media clip on the eve of the new Super League season.
The 33-year-old, who has two caps for England, is seen with a woman in an alley way in the clip seen by The Mirror.
Castleford announced on Monday morning they were investigating the matter internally and hours later confirmed the punishment for an “incredibly remorseful” Westerman, who has issued a public apology.
The community service will centre on the 33-year-old Westerman educating “young people on the effects of alcohol” as well as the “dangers of social media when in the public eye”.
Westerman said in a statement: “Firstly, I would like to take this opportunity to wholeheartedly apologise to my family and friends for my actions.
“I’d also like to apologise to the supporters, sponsors, staff, and directors of Castleford Tigers as well as my team-mates.
“I’d like to extend this apology to the game of rugby league, and I have realised that I need to work on my decision-making around alcohol.”
A Castleford statement added: “The club and its welfare officers, in conjunction with Rugby League Cares, will continue to support Joe and his family throughout this difficult time and will make no further comment.”
Castleford will begin this year’s Super League campaign with a trip to Hull on Sunday although it is unclear whether Westerman – who moved back to the Tigers from Wakefield last year – will be available to take on one of his former clubs.
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