Dion Aiye, the captain of Whitehaven Rugby League Club, has been given an 18-month community order after he admitted assault and harassment.
The charges relate to an incident involving a woman in Barrow on February 28 2021.
The harassment, involving the same woman, took place between March 1 and July 5 2021.
Aiye, 35, of Richmond Terrace, Whitehaven, was sentenced today, Thursday March 14, at Preston Crown Court.
A statement from Whitehaven Rugby League Club said: “The club today acknowledge the sentencing of Dion Aiye following a recent court case.
“The club alongside Dion respect the decision of the judge and we will be making no further comment at this time.”
