St George Illawarra Dragons star

Burgess charged by police

News Corp in Australia reported that the 29-year-old Englishman was interviewed by police to assist with their inquiries over 'sexual touching' allegations.

The woman spoke to police last week over the incident which allegedly occurred in Mascot.

Channel 9 reported last night that Burgess had been charged after presenting to Mascot police station and that he is due in court on April 13.

Nine reported Burgess denied the allegations to the Dragons.