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Former Maroons centre Steve Renouf says he is 'embarrassed' and has acknowledged that his 'actions are unacceptable' after he was slapped with a drink driving charge, after allegedly being four times over the legal limit.
The 55-year-old had been pulled over by Queensland Police officers while driving his Kia on Windsor Road in Red Hill, not far from the Broncos training ground.
Police had been set to conduct a routine licence and roadside breath test on the former Brisbane centre, who is the club's all-time leading try scorer, with 142 tries.
A statement from Queensland police said: 'It will be alleged, the driver and sole occupant, a 55-year-old Red Hill man returned a positive result.'
'He was transported to Brisbane City Watchhouse, where he returned a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.197 per cent.'
The father-of-five was charged with one count of driving while under the influence of liquor and has now had his driving license suspended.
Former footy player Steve Renouf has been charged with drink driving by Queensland Police
Officers will allege that the former Brisbane Broncos centre will be alleged to have been driving while three times over the legal limit
The father-of-five released a statement on his Instagram on Wednesday stating that he was remorsefulfor his actions
On Wednesday afternoon, Renouf, who was nicknamed 'The Pearl' due to his speed and try-scoring prowess, broke his silence on the matter.
'I accept and acknowledge that my actions are unacceptable,' Renouf, who won 10 caps for the Kangaroos, wrote in a statement on Instagram.
'I have let down my family, the Broncos’ fans, the rugby league community, the Queensland public and my mob.
'I am sorry for letting everyone down and am embarrassed and disappointed with my actions.
'I will accept my punishment and will aim to do better.'
Renouf, who hung up his boots back in 2001 following a spell in England with Super League club Wigan, was inducted into the NRL Hall of Fame last August.
The 55-year-old has also been public on his battle with type one diabetes.
He was diagnosed at the age of 23 but, in the past, has looked to inspire young people suffering from the illness not to give up on their ambitions of playing sport.
Renouf is widely regarded as one of the greats to have graced the game with the 55-year-old remaining top of the Broncos' all-time try scorers list
Renouf is not currently employed by the Broncos but has held several jobs in the media since retiring.
One of those roles has included working as a commentator for Triple M's Blood, Sweat and Beers show.
The news comes two weeks after Melissa Mallet, the Broncos media manager, was charged with high-range drink driving.
Mallet allegedly crashed into two parked vehicles in a separate incident on June 2. She has not yet entered a court plea.
