Haumole Olakau’atu, Spencer Leniu racism scandal, Ezra Mam, Brisbane Broncos, Sydney Roosters, racial slur, news, videos, highlights

[ad_1] Sea Eagles enforcer Haumole Olakau’atu has made the shocking claim he’s been called a ‘coconut’ on field during NRL games on multiple occasions. The claim comes after Roosters prop Spencer Leniu was handed an eight-game suspension for calling Broncos five-eighth Ezra Mam a ‘monkey’ during the Las Vegas showcase. During Monday night’s hearing, Leniu … Read more

Matt Burton, five-eighth, should Burton move to centre, Bulldogs halves, Cameron Ciraldo, selections

[ad_1] Legendary playmaker Greg Alexander has admitted he’s “always had doubts” over whether Bulldogs star Matt Burton is best suited to five-eighth. Burton has just kicked off his third season with the Bulldogs and a disappointing team performance in Round 1 has sparked a conversation around how the 23-year-old is best used. The Dubbo product … Read more

Johnathan Thurston slams Spencer Leniu ban, how long is Spencer Leniu banned for, Ezra Mam monkey sledge, latest, updates

[ad_1] An “emotional” Johnathan Thurston believes the NRL’s punishment for Spencer Leniu did not “fit the crime” after the Sydney Roosters star was banned for eight games for labelling Ezra Mam a “monkey.” Thurston, a proud Indigenous man, “was looking at probably 12 weeks” for Leniu and felt let down by the NRL that they … Read more

Debate as Ezra Mam’s statement kept hidden from public, Spencier Leniu banned at NRL judiciary

[ad_1] The NRL 360 panel has debated the judiciary’s “unusual” step of allowing of Ezra Mam’s statement to remain largely confidential for Spencer Leniu’s racial slur hearing. Sydney Roosters prop Leniu was on Monday night suspended for eight matches for calling Broncos five-eighth Ezra Mam a “monkey” last week’s opening round game in Las Vegas. … Read more

Salary floor, salary cap, Wests Tigers, Bulldogs, Sydney Roosters, James Tedesco, Api Koroisau, Round 2

[ad_1] The NRL’s salary floor has come under fire for creating a false economy in the game where by struggling clubs are forced to pay overs for players that are not worth it to meet the rules. Paul Kent explained that as well as a salary cap in rugby league there is also a salary … Read more

Latrell Mitchell, Spencer Leniu, Ezra Mam, racial slur, Brad Fittler, judiciary, Rabbitohs, Broncos, Roosters

[ad_1] Souths have stood by Latrell Mitchell in the face of criticism of his outspoken response to Spencer Leniu’s racial slur towards Ezra Mam as Brad Fittler weighed in on the commentary from players. Mitchell has been active on social media standing up for Mam and Indigenous people affected by racism and called for a … Read more

Ezra Mam declines Spencer Leniu’s peace offering, Sydney Roosters, Brisbane Broncos, Las Vegas racism, news, highlights, videos

[ad_1] Broncos star Ezra Mam has reportedly rejected Spencer Leniu’s offer of a face-to-face apology for calling him a “monkey” during their Las Vegas clash on Sunday. The Courier Mail is reporting Leniu offered to fly to Brisbane in a peace offering after admitting to saying the racial slur on Thursday in a club statement. … Read more

Spencer Leniu, alleged racial slur, Ezra Mam, judiciary, calls for bans, suspensions, Sydney Roosters, Round 1

[ad_1] NRL players have been criticised for calling for punishments for Roosters forward Spencer Leniu before he has he day at the judiciary with fears he won’t get a fair hearing. Leniu was referred directly to the judiciary for an alleged racial slur directed at Broncos five-eighth Ezra Mam in Round 1, with players both … Read more

Spencer Leniu, racial slur, Sydney Roosters vs Brisbane Broncos, Round 1, judiciary, suspension, ban

[ad_1] Spencer Leniu has been blasted for his alleged racial slur against Ezra Mam after he was one of the four original poster boys for the Las Vegas experiment before souring a great weekend. Leniu is facing a big suspension after being referred to the judiciary for allegedly calling Mam “a monkey” in the Roosters’ … Read more

Lote Tuqiri on Trent Robinson, Spencer Leniu, Sydney Roosters, alleged racial slur, what did he say, Ezra Mam, Broncos

[ad_1] NRL great Lote Tuqiri has accused Roosters coach Trent Robinson of “gaslighting” Ezra Mam after the Broncos youngster made a complaint of racial abuse. Robinson raised eyebrows with his response to Mam accusing Roosters prop Spencer Leniu of racially abusing him during the side’s clash on Sunday. Robinson was told Mam was “adamant” he’d … Read more