{"id":592933,"date":"2026-04-08T07:22:12","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T07:22:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/592933\/"},"modified":"2026-04-08T07:22:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T07:22:12","slug":"ex-nrl-star-curtis-scott-cleared-to-fight-in-bare-knuckle-match-after-assault-charges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/592933\/","title":{"rendered":"Ex-NRL star Curtis Scott cleared to fight in bare-knuckle match after assault charges"},"content":{"rendered":"

Embattled former rugby league star Curtis Scott has been given the green light to fight in a bare-knuckle boxing match less than a month after he allegedly assaulted two people.<\/p>\n

The 28-year-old former Melbourne Storm and Canberra Raiders player was granted bail with strict conditions after he was arrested over an alleged altercation at the Sydney Cricket Ground in March.<\/p>\n

Police allege he and his 55-year-old mother, Dianna Allen, assaulted an 18-year-old following an argument after a Sydney Swans AFL game.<\/p>\n

\"FormerFormer NRL player Curtis Scott (centre) arrives at Downing Centre District Court, in Sydney, Wednesday, April 8, 2026. (AAP)<\/p>\n

The teen was treated by paramedics for facial injuries before being taken to a hospital.<\/p>\n

Police stopped a tram at Moore Park and attempted to speak to Scott but he allegedly assaulted a police officer – who sustained minor injuries – before fleeing the scene.<\/p>\n

Scott wore all black as he faced Sydney’s Downing Centre Local Court on Wednesday to plead not guilty to affray, assault occasioning actual bodily harm and assaulting a police officer.<\/p>\n

\"CurtisCurtis Scott played 23 games for the Canberra Raiders after a 49-game stint at the Melbourne Storm. (Getty)<\/p>\n

His solicitor Paul McGirr asked the court to vary Scott’s bail conditions to allow him to fight in an upcoming bare-knuckle boxing match in Brisbane.<\/p>\n

The former centre, once among the NRL’s brightest young stars, pivoted to boxing after his NRL contract was cancelled in 2021 following an altercation at a nightclub.<\/p>\n

“He has a job and his main income is from fighting, sanctioned fights,” Mr McGirr said.<\/p>\n

“This is his craft and this is what he’s good at.”<\/p>\n

He noted Scott, like many rugby league players, had the potential to “go by the wayside” after his career ended because the “sugar hit” of the high income had suddenly dissipated.<\/p>\n

\"CurtisCurtis Scott celebrates with Raiders teammates after scoring a try. (Getty)<\/p>\n

But the one-time premiership winner has redirected his talents and found steady employment, Mr McGirr said.<\/p>\n

Scott has abstained from alcohol and embraced weekly treatment, his lawyer said, but the night-time curfew should be removed to allow him to work in Queensland.<\/p>\n

The suggestion was opposed by the prosecutor, who said the former NRL player has been charged over a “significant incident of violence” and has a history of violence.<\/p>\n

The alleged confrontation with the teen involved “significant ferocity and force”, Judge Michael Allen noted.<\/p>\n

He acknowledged concerns about the safety of the community and the commission of further offences but highlighted Scott’s adherence to treatment.<\/p>\n

The judge lifted the curfew, clearing the way for the former NRL player to fight later this month.<\/p>\n

Scott will return to court in May and his mother will face court on Thursday.<\/p>\n

She has been charged with common assault and hindering a police officer in the execution of duty but has not yet entered pleas.<\/p>\n

Her son played 84 NRL games during his career, including a stint in the Storm’s 2017 premiership-winning side.<\/p>\n

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