Newcastle Knights player sent straight to judiciary over alleged homophobic slur
A second-tier NSW Cup clash triggers NRL’s integrity unit after a Knights player allegedly used discriminatory language, bypassing the usual review process.
A Newcastle Knights player has been sent off and referred directly to the NRL judiciary for allegedly using a homophobic slur against an opponent during an NSW Cup match on Saturday night. The incident occurred in the second-tier competition, with the Knights facing the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs at McDonald Jones Stadium. Video evidence and match officials flagged the alleged slur, prompting an immediate red card and a direct referral to the NRL’s integrity unit.
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