Former NRL star Blake Ferguson has been given a two-year good behaviour bond for the indecent assault of a woman at a nightclub in Sydney in June last year.

The former Canberra Raiders star and State of Origin winger was sentenced in Sutherland Local Court this morning after being found guilty in December.

Ferguson had been convicted of groping 24-year-old woman when he was out celebrating his State of Origin selection with former Canberra team-mate Josh Dugan at 2230 Bar at Cronulla, in Sydney's south.

His lawyer argued the savaging of his reputation and the loss of his football career were punishment enough.

The court was told Ferguson had a difficult childhood and a history of alcohol abuse.

Magistrate Jacqueline Trad noted the level of public scrutiny of someone in his position, but said this was to be expected.

Ferguson's lawyer asked that no conviction be recorded but the magistrate said there must be a clear message that there is no excuse for crossing the line of acceptable behaviour.

Twenty-three-year-old Ferguson was stood down from the New South Wales Origin squad following the nightclub incident.

He returned to play one game for the Raiders in round 22 in August but after suffering an injury he failed to return to the Canberra club and was eventually sacked in early September.

Ferguson was embraced in court by his cousin, boxer Anthony Mundine, when the two-year bond was imposed.

It will be supervised, with a focus on alcohol rehabilitation.

Supporter Tony Mundine says it is a good outcome.

"Blakey is very lucky he got two years bond," he said.

"That is really good for him, now he can go on to try to get a Club to play for."