Agence France-Presse reported the Dunedin-born former halfback received a suspended six-month prison sentence for attacking his former partner when he returned to France to see their son.
The court heard that Kelleher hit the mother of his son in the face and body and dragged her down a corridor while under the influence of alcohol in June last year.
Kelleher disputed her account and denied he was drunk.
He told the court he had “had a few glasses of rose” with a friend.
The victim told the court she was scared of Kelleher and "saw herself dying".
Kelleher was fined 1000 euros and ordered to pay the victim 800 euros in compensation.
Kelleher had previously dealt with the French law in 2009 following a brawl that occurred in Toulouse after a collision while driving drunk. He was also briefly taken into custody in October 2013 for “driving while intoxicated” in Bordeaux.
In 2017, Kelleher was found guilty of domestic violence in France.
At the time he was accused of causing damage to the front door where he lived while intoxicated and attacking his then-partner. His lawyer described the incident as a “lovers’ quarrel” and Kelleher was fined $300.
Kelleher made his All Blacks debut in 1999 after impressing for the Highlanders at Super Rugby level.
He played 57 tests for New Zealand from 1999 to 2007 as he regularly battled Justin Marshall for the starting halfback spot.
Following the 2007 Rugby World Cup, he left New Zealand to take on a contract with French side Toulouse before joining Stade Francais in 2011. He retired from all rugby in 2012.
FAMILY VIOLENCE
How to get help:
If you're in danger now:
• Phone the police on 111 or ask neighbours or friends to ring for you.
• Run outside and head for where there are other people. Scream for help so your neighbours can hear you.
• Take the children with you. Don't stop to get anything else.
• If you are being abused, remember it's not your fault. Violence is never okay.
Where to go for help or more information:
• Women's Refuge: Crisis line - 0800 REFUGE or 0800 733 843 (available 24/7)
• Shine: Helpline - 0508 744 633 (available 24/7)
• It's Not Ok: Family violence information line - 0800 456 450
• Shakti: Specialist services for African, Asian and Middle Eastern women and children.
• Crisis line - 0800 742 584 (available 24/7)
• Ministry of Justice: For information on family violence
• Te Kupenga Whakaoti Mahi Patunga: National Network of Family Violence Services
• White Ribbon: Aiming to eliminate men's violence towards women.
