Footy star Taylan May faces being sacked by his club - but NOT because he's been stood down for allegedly punching his wife in the face

Troubled footy star Taylan May faces being sacked by the Panthers after the NRL premiers issued the centre with a show-cause notice.

May, 22, is suspended for the rest of the season under the NRL's no-fault stand-down policy while he faces domestic violence charges against his wife, to which he has pleaded not guilty.

It is understood the show-cause notice is not related to those charges, but instead stems from a number of other alleged off-field indiscretions in recent years.

The Panthers board has made the decision to issue May with the show-cause notice, with the Samoan international to be given the chance to fight for his career on June 11.

Some of the breaches include the use of foul language on social media and a recent video post of May being a passenger in a car that appears to be driving at 96km/h in a school zone.

May allegedly assaulted his wife Jessica by punching her in the face during an altercation on the night of April 8, before being arrested 24 hours before Penrith's Magic Round clash against the Warriors in Brisbane.

In August of 2022, May was found guilty of assaulting a teenage footy fan at the Duporth Tavern in Queensland following Penrith's Grand Final win in 2021 at Suncorp Stadium.

The utility back made his NRL debut in the same season, before missing the 2022 NRL Grand Final victory over the Eels and all last year due to injury.

In March, May signed a contract extension worth close to $1.2million to keep him at Penrith until the end of 2026.

He is due to appear in court on March 10 next year, where May will defend one charge of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, as well as two counts of stalking or intimidating another person with the intention of causing them to fear physical or mental harm.

May's older brother Tyrone was sacked by the Panthers in November of 2021 following a provocative Instagram image he posted after the club's grand final triumph over South Sydney.

A club board meeting axed May over the post, which was eventually deleted after a furious backlash.

The controversial post appeared to claim May had been vindicated despite pleading guilty to filming sex tapes without permission where he narrowly avoided a jail sentence.

'As a club we understand our responsibilities to the game, our corporate partners, our members and fans, and the wider rugby league community,' Panthers CEO Brian Fletcher said at the time.

'The board observed due process in this matter and considered all relevant factors before reaching its final decision.

'Panthers will coordinate with the NRL to ensure Tyrone receives access to any support services he needs moving forward.'