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Knights Forward Facing Judiciary over Homophobic Slur
Kepaoa faces at least four weeks out after NSW Rugby League officials issued the most serious charge under the NRL judicial code.
- Newcastle Knights back-rower Asu Kepaoa has been referred to the NSW Rugby League judiciary for allegedly using a homophobic slur during Friday's NSW Cup match against St George Illawarra at McDonald Jones Stadium.
- Following the referral, Kepaoa entered a guilty plea rather than wait until Tuesday's deadline, with his case scheduled for Wednesday hearing where he faces at least four weeks on the sidelines.
- The last NRL player charged with a homophobic slur was Marcelo Montoya, who received a four-game ban in 2022 while playing for the New Zealand Warriors against North Queensland winger Kyle Feldt.
- Former NRL player Kane Evans sparked cultural conversations after coming out as gay earlier this month, sharing his difficult battles with substance abuse and suicidal thoughts in a television interview.
- Community competition penalties for homophobic slurs range from six to ten weeks, though the NRL code of conduct applies to NSW Cup participants, potentially resulting in different sanctions than community competitions.
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The Canberra Times
The Canberra TimesKnights forward facing judiciary over homophobic slur
Newcastle forward Asu Kepaoa has been summoned to the NSW Rugby League judiciary for allegedly using a homophobic...
·Ballarat City, Australia
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Sydney Morning Herald+2 Reposted by 2 other sources
Newcastle player referred straight to judiciary for alleged homophobic slur
A Knights player sent off for using an alleged homophobic slur against an opponent in NSW Cup is facing at least a month on the sidelines.
·North Sydney, Australia
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