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Live: Knight sent off for alleged homophobic slur, Dolphins superstar sidelined

From ABC Australia · () English

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  • Newcastle Knights player Asu Kepaoa was sent off in a NSW Cup game for an alleged homophobic slur.
  • The incident will be reviewed by the NSWRL match review committee.
  • In the NRL, Dolphins halfback Isaiya Katoa is out with a knee injury, while several other players are not backing up after Origin II.

A NSW Cup rugby league match saw Newcastle Knights player Asu Kepaoa sent off in the final minutes of the first half for an alleged homophobic slur. The incident occurred during the game against the Dragons. The NSWRL match review committee is scheduled to review the event on Monday.

Meanwhile, in the main NRL competition, the Dolphins will be without their star halfback Isaiya Katoa for their match against the Tigers due to a knee injury. This sidelines a key player for the Dolphins' lineup.

Other team news indicates that Kulikefu Finefeuiaki is the only one of the Dolphins' five Origin players who will be backing up for the game. Max Plath, Tom Flegler, Selwyn Cobbo, and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow are not playing. The Panthers are set to face the Titans on the Gold Coast, and the Bulldogs will play Manly later in the day. The article also notes that Izzy is not playing.

Fans can follow all the action through live blogs, score centers, and radio coverage. The article welcomes readers to the Saturday NRL action, with the Tigers and Dolphins kicking off the day's games.

The incident will be reviewed by the NSWRL match review committee on Monday.

— NSWRL spokespersonRegarding the alleged homophobic slur made by Asu Kepaoa.
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