NZ NRL player hit with ban for homophobic slur

AFP25 Jun, 2026 01:31 AM2 mins to readAsu Kepaoa was sent off during a New South Wales Cup match for allegedly using a homophobic slur. Photo / PhotosportAsu Kepaoa was sent off during a New South Wales Cup match for allegedly using a homophobic slur. Photo / PhotosportNewcastle Knights forward Asu Kepaoa has been slapped with a six-match ban after using a homophobic slur against an opponent, his Australian National Rugby League (NRL) club said.

The New Zealand-born 26-year-old was sent off over the incident during a reserve-grade New South Wales Cup clash against the St George