Shaun Kenny-Dowall pleads not guilty

Shaun Kenny-Dowall and his partner Jessica Peris in a photo sourced from his Instagram.

Sydney Roosters player Shaun Kenny-Dowall has pleaded not guilty to 10 domestic violence charges involving his former girlfriend.

The Sydney Roosters back appeared briefly at Waverley Local Court in Sydney's east this morning.

He entered the not guilty pleas through his solicitor.

The 27-year-old is facing 10 charges, including assault causing actual bodily harm, common assault and stalking.

He is due to return to the NRL on Sunday when the Roosters are set to take on Newcastle.