Dragons forward George Burgess has been given time to deal with personal issues.

Dragons forward George Burgess has been given time to deal with personal issues.Credit:Getty

The alleged incident happened only two days before the NRL season-openerbetween the Panthers and Sea Eagles.

When in court for the setting of a hearing date,Burgess’ lawyer,Bryan Wrench,said his client disputed the version of events put forward by the alleged victim.

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Buress won the 2014 NRL premiership with the Rabbitohs alongside brothers Sam and Tom,returned to the NRL with the Dragons after two years with English Super League side Wigan.

Sam Burgess,part of the coaching staff at the Russell Crowe-backed Orara Valley Axemen,is weighing upwhether to continue his coaching apprenticeship at either the Rabbitohs or under Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett next season.

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