Spencer Leniu has apologised to Broncos star Ezra Mam after admitting he used a racial slur during the NRL’s opening round in Las Vegas on Sunday AEDT. The Sydney Roosters issued a statement on Thursday confirming Leniu has pleaded guilty to contrary conduct ahead of his judiciary hearing next week. The 23-year-old is likely to receive a long suspension.
“We extend our deepest apologies to Ezra, his family and the wider Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and offer our support to all parties during this time. “We respect the judiciary process. Accordingly, the club will not be making any further comment prior to the hearing,” he added. The Broncos subsequently issued a statement acknowledging Leniu’s apology “and the importance of taking that step”. “There is no place for racism in our game or in our society,” the club said.
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