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Rugby League Player Banned for 6 Matches over Homophobic Slur in Australian Competition
Kepaoa pleaded guilty and apologized after being sent off, as the NRL judiciary imposed a six-match ban for the slur.
- Newcastle Knights forward Asu Kepaoa received a 6-match suspension on Wednesday after pleading guilty to using a homophobic slur in a New South Wales Cup match.
- The incident occurred during the Knights' reserve-grade win over St. George-Illawarra last week, when Kepaoa was sent from the field before halftime and referred directly to the New South Wales Rugby League judiciary.
- Kepaoa issued a personal apology acknowledging the harm caused by his language, mirroring similar disciplinary actions including Marcelo Montoya's 4-match ban for a homophobic slur in 2022.
- The Knights released a statement Wednesday confirming they will provide educational support to Kepaoa, emphasizing that harmful language has no place in the club, the National Rugby League, or the community.
- This disciplinary action comes weeks after Sydney Roosters prop Kane Evans became the second male National Rugby League player to come out as gay, marking a significant moment for the league's inclusivity efforts.
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Rugby league player banned for 6 matches over homophobic slur in Australian competition
A professional rugby league player has been suspended for six matches after pleading guilty to making a homophobic comment in Australia's second-tier competition last week.
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