Shaun Kenny-Dowall will return to the NRL this weekend for the first time since domestic violence allegations were made against him.

Kenny-Dowall has been named to play on the right wing by coach Trent Robinson for the Sydney Roosters’ round-22 match against Newcastle on Sunday at Hunter Stadium.

The Kiwi international has missed the past three Roosters games after being charged on July 18 over a number of alleged incidents involving former girlfriend Jessica Peris.