MANLY player Richie Fa'aoso has been arrested following a police pursuit in south-west Sydney on Sunday.

Fa'aoso has also been hit with a drink driving charge with a breath test returning an alleged reading of 0.126, almost three times the legal limit.

The pursuit and subsequent arrest followed an alleged domestic violence incident on Sunday afternoon involving Fa'aoso and his wife.

Fa'aoso, who has been issued with an apprehended violence order, will appear in Campbelltown Local Court on Tuesday.

A police statement said Fa'aoso 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," the statement said.

"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."

Fa'aoso was an integral part of Manly's surge to the grand final although he missed the game after he fractured his vertebra in a collision in the preliminary final.

The NRL Integrity Unit has launched its own investigation with the Sea Eagles also issuing a statement on behalf of the Fa'aoso family.

"Richie has the full support of his wife and family and is presently undergoing counselling," the statement said.

"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."

NRL chief operating officer Jim Doyle said Manly had complied with all its responsibilities and procedures.

"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."