He pleaded guilty at a judicial hearing.
Newcastle 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 says.
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.
The Newcastle forward, who was given a six-match ban, was the fifth player charged for using a homophobic slur in two years in NSW Rugby League competitions.