Rugby league: Kiwi Ferns player Nita Maynard arrested after alleged assault of security guards 5 Apr, 2021 09:25 PM 2 minutes to read Nita Maynard during a game for the Roosters. Photo / Getty NZ Herald New Zealand rugby league international Nita Maynard has reportedly become the first NRLW player to be charged over an off-field incident. Maynard has featured for the Sydney Roosters in the women's NRL competition as well as New South Wales in State of Origin and represented the Māori All Stars earlier this year. AAP reports the 28-year-old has been charged after allegedly assaulting two security guards at a Sydney pub. She was arrested after being asked to leave the Northies hotel in Cronulla on Friday.