IT was supposed to be a day when rugby league stars threw their considerable weight behind White Ribbon Day, Australia's campaign to stop violence against women.

The NRL's efforts though were shattered yesterday after Manly player Richie Fa'aoso was charged after an alleged domestic violence incident with wife, Tori.

Fa'aoso, 29, was issued with an apprehended violence order after police claimed he allegedly knocked over furniture, kicked a door off its hinges and smashed a window during an argument before his wife fled the premises.

The NRL integrity unit immediately launched an investigation into the incident with Fa'aoso to front Campbelltown Local Court today.

The pair were only married in September and went to Fiji on a honeymoon.

Fa'aoso's drama came as NRL players took to social media yesterday to support White Ribbon Day with Dragons and NSW fullback Josh Dugan tweeting: ''We can put a stop to violence against women.''

Brisbane centre Jack Reed, Canterbury stars Josh Reynolds and Trent Hodkinson, Canberra's Terry Campese, Penrith's Tim Grant and Wests Tigers centre Chris Lawrence also took to Facebook and Twitter to condemn violence against women.

At the same time police issued a statement detailing Fa'aoso's alleged rampage.

It read: ''A man has been charged following an alleged domestic violence incident and police pursuit at Macquarie Fields yesterday. About 2pm, Sunday 24 November 2013, a man was at his home in Macquarie Fields when he allegedly became involved in an argument with his wife.

''During the argument the man allegedly knocked over furniture, kicked a door off its hinges and smashed a window before his wife fled the premises. The man allegedly drove to another house in Ingleburn where the domestic dispute continued and police were called.

''Police attended the house in Ingleburn where they saw the man driving past the premises and attempted to stop him, however, he failed to stop and a police pursuit was initiated. The vehicle was subsequently stopped in Currawong Street, Ingleburn and the 29-year-old man arrested. He was submitted to a breath test and returned a positive reading.

''The man was taken to Macquarie Fields Police Station where he underwent a breath analysis and returned an alleged reading of 0.126. He was charged with malicious damage, not stop vehicle when directed to do so and drive with mid-range PCA and will appear in Campbelltown Local Court on Tuesday 26 November 2013. The man was also issued with an apprehended violence order.''

If proven guilty, Manly would have no option but to sack Fa'aoso. The Sea Eagles have though already lost three middle forwards in Brent Kite, Joe Galuvao and George Rose.

Despite the police report and aware it was White Ribbon Day, Manly issued a statement stressing Fa'aoso was not involved in a ''domestic violence matter.''

The Sea Eagles statement read: ''The Manly Warringah Sea Eagles were made aware of an incident last night involving Richie Fa'aoso for which he was detained by police and charged. The incident has been reported to the NRL integrity unit which is investigating the matter and the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles will fully cooperate with both the police and the NRL integrity unit during this process.

''Richie has the full support of his wife and family and is presently undergoing counselling. He will appear in Campbelltown Local Court tomorrow. Further to this, the family has asked us to make it clear that this is not a domestic violence matter and that they be afforded some privacy at this time.''

The NRL has offered Fa'aoso and his family counselling.

"We have clear procedures on any behavioural matter and Manly has complied with those," said NRL chief operating officer Jim Doyle.

"There are police matters here that we have to allow to take their course but we are also able to look at some issues and to ensure that there is welfare support for the player and his family.

"Until we do have the opportunity to assess the facts it is not possible to make any further comment."

Fa'aoso missed this year's grand final - and the World Cup - after sustaining a serious neck injury. He has had previous stints Penrith, Sydney Roosters, Parramatta, Newcastle and Melbourne. He won a NRL premiership with Storm in 2012.