Lauren Westerman, who has been married to the back-rower since 2014 and has three children with him, spoke exclusively to MailOnline about the situation, stating that she hasn’t spoken to her husband and is focusing on protecting their children.

The scandal erupted after a video was posted on social media showing Joe Westerman performing a s*x act on a woman in an alleyway.

The video quickly went viral, and Joe was subsequently arrested and released on bail pending his court appearance later this month. He denies the charges.

The situation has sparked widespread outrage and has brought the issue of domestic violence and s*xual misconduct in the sport of rugby to the forefront. Many call for greater accountability and action from sports organizations to address these issues and protect vulnerable individuals.

Can I make this VERY clear that this is NOT me!!!!!!

— Lauren Westerman (@laurenboyd1989) February 12, 2023

For Lauren Westerman and their three children, the priority now is to move forward and find a way to heal from this traumatic experience.

As the case unfolds, many will be watching closely to see how it is handled and what lessons can be learned from it. Joe’s reputation and career are likely to be significantly impacted by the scandal, and the fallout could extend well beyond the confines of the rugby world.

Who is Joe Westerman?

Joe Westerman is a professional rugby player who currently plays for the Castleford Tigers. He was born on October 4, 1989, in Hull, England. He began his rugby career at the Hull FC academy and made his Super League debut for the club in 2007.

He went on to play for the club for six seasons before joining the Huddersfield Giants in 2013.

Westerman then moved to the Warrington Wolves in 2015, where he spent four seasons before returning to his hometown team Hull FC in 2019. He joined the Castleford Tigers in 2021 and has become an integral part of the team.

Off the pitch, Westerman is married to Lauren Westerman, with whom he has three children. The couple tied the knot on August 4, 2014, in a ceremony held at Wood Hall Hotel and Spa near Wetherby.

Lauren is a teacher, but the school she teaches is unknown. She is 33 years old, according to her social media accounts.

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