The Brisbane Broncos have handed prop Payne Haas a four-game suspension and $20,000 fine.
Details surrounding the 19-year old's penalty are currently being investigated by the NRL for an incident involving Haas' family where the details have not been disclosed.
Broncos CEO Paul White said Haas had not committed any act of violence or breached the law and the matter was not being investigated externally.
“But Payne’s level of cooperation with the investigation by the NRL Integrity Unit fell short of the expectations and the standards set by our club,” White told the club website.
“We have a duty to protect the reputation of our club and our game – and we have a duty to our players – which requires us to hold them accountable for their decisions, and we are doing that today.
“Payne will miss the opening rounds of the competition and that is a heavy price to pay, as well as receiving a substantial fine.
“But we see this as a mistake made by young man and we are confident that Payne will learn his lesson.
“We hope this sends a strong message that the values and conduct of everyone at the Brisbane Broncos is of the utmost importance to club.”