The woman had been socialising in the city centre on Sunday evening, as had the unnamed sportsman. When she returned to her hotel, the incident took place — she is said to have been hit by the star during the ordeal, leaving bruising.
She was subsequently taken to the Sexual Assault Treatment unit at the Rotunda Hospital, then reported the assault at a South Dublin police station.
No arrests have been made and investigations are ongoing — and the sportsman denies the allegations vehemently.