A Newcastle Knights player is referred directly to the NRL judiciary after being sent off in an NSW Cup match for an alleged homophobic slur aimed at an opponent. Multiple outlets report the player is facing a potential suspension of at least one month, depending on the outcome of the disciplinary process. The referral follows the incident during the NSW Cup game, where officials send the player off at the time. The matter is handled through the judiciary, which reviews the circumstances of the dismissal and any evidence presented before determining the length of any penalty. The reports are consistent in stating that the player’s case is being progressed straight to the judiciary rather than via an earlier process, and that the expected minimum sidelining period is about a month. Details of the player’s identity, the specific wording of the alleged slur, and the match context are not included in the provided summaries. The judiciary decision is awaited.