Sydney Roosters recruitment manager Peter O’Sullivan has been deregistered by the NRL due to his dealings with brothel owner and professional gambler, Eddie Hayson.

O’Sullivan, who was at the centre of the Melbourne Storm salary cap cheating of 2010, was stood down by the Roosters in August after more than $500,000 had been deposited into his account by Hayson.

“The NRL has considered Mr O’Sullivan’s response and determined that his registration will be cancelled, taking effect immediately,” the NRL spokesman said.