Danika Priim, the BBC pundit and former England rugby league player, has stepped down from her position as vice-president of the Rugby Football League (RFL) following serious charges of sexual assault.

This development came after the Mail Online reported the allegations against her, which prompted her decision to leave her role on Thursday night.

A Rising Star in Rugby and Media

Priim, aged 40, made her mark in rugby league, playing for Bradford Bulls, Leeds Rhinos Women, and representing England.

After retiring from playing in 2021, she transitioned into a prominent media career, contributing as a commentator and analyst for major networks including BBC, Channel 4, and Sky Sports.

She was appointed as vice-president of the RFL in September 2024, a role she held until the charges surfaced.

RFL’s Response to the Allegations

The Rugby Football League issued a statement confirming Priim’s decision to stand down from her vice-presidency role during the ongoing legal proceedings.

The organization emphasized that no further comments would be made until the conclusion of the case.

Allegations and Legal Proceedings

Priim is accused of sexually assaulting a woman, aged 16 or over, at Horsforth Cricket Club in West Yorkshire on July 22, 2022.

The charges suggest that she intentionally touched the woman without consent and that she did not reasonably believe the woman was consenting. Priim appeared in court last week, where no pleas were entered.

She is scheduled to return to Leeds Crown Court on March 13, 2025, for further proceedings.

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