Sydney Roosters star Shaun Kenny-Dowall has allegedly had an Apprehended Violence Order application filed against him by his former partner.

Jessica Peris, the daughter of former Olympian, now politician Nova Peris, lodged the AVO application on Thursday night.

Charged: Shaun Kenny-Dowall of the Sydney Roosters. Credit:Getty Images

A NSW police spokesperson said an investigation was currently under way but wouldn't comment further.

A spokesman for the NRL said: "The NRL has been made aware of the matter. It is a police matter and we will allow the process to take its course."