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Returning Leniu to make up for lost time, say Roosters

The Sydney Roosters believe firebrand prop Spencer Leniu is ready to make up for lost time after serving an eight-match NRL ban for a racial slur.

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Vegas scars stay in Vegas for Broncos, Roosters

Trent Robinson and Kevin Walters insist there are no fears of overflowing emotions as the Roosters and Broncos face off for the first time since Las Vegas.

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Roosters' Walker back on top after 'loss of confidence'

Sam Walker lost self-belief after falling out of the Sydney Roosters' NRL side in 2023 but says he's fresh and firing on the back of his Anzac Day masterclass.

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Mam proud of stance on slur, prepared to meet Leniu

Brisbane No.6 Ezra Mam has broken his silence on Spencer Leniu's racial slur, saying he has no regrets about how he handled it, and he is open to meeting Leniu.

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Roosters take open, honest path on multicultural talks

Sydney Roosters prop Lindsay Collins has lifted the lid on education-driven conversations between players of all races in the days after Spencer Leniu's slur.

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Education must lift to stop NRL racism: Fogarty

Raiders No.7 and Mununjali man Jamal Fogarty says Spencer Leniu's racial slur was "poor", and wants society to learn more about the impacts of racism.

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Leniu 'not a racist', declares Roosters coach Robinson

Trent Robinson has declared suspended Spencer Leniu is "not racist" as the Roosters coach warned the NRL and society has a wider issue with loaded language.

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Broncos welfare officers support Mam ahead of Souths

Brisbane's welfare officers have rallied around Ezra Mam as coach Kevin Walters says he's right to play his first NRL game since a racial slur by Spencer Leniu.

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Sydney Roosters Prop Spencer Leniu Hit With 8-Week Suspension After Racist ‘Monkey’ Comment

Sydney Roosters prop Spencer Leniu has been hit with an eight week suspension for a racial slur directed towards Ezra Mam.

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Greyhounds NSW fire contractor over Ezra Mam comment

The person responsible for poking fun at the NRL's recent racism saga in an official form-guide for Greyhounds NSW has been fired, the racing organisation says.

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NRL has failed by not going harder on Leniu: Thurston

Johnathan Thurston has claimed the NRL has failed by not giving Spencer Leniu a lengthier ban for racism, arguing for 12 matches instead of eight.

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NRL stand by education of players after Leniu slur

The NRL remains confident in its player-education programs despite banning Spencer Leniu for eight matches over a racial slur aimed at Brisbane's Ezra Mam.

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Mam receives deadly support from Renouf and his people

The partnership between Deadly Choices and Brisbane for an 11th year launched on Monday, with Broncos star Ezra Mam supported by the Indigenous community.

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Leniu banned for eight games for racial slur on Mam

Sydney Roosters prop Spencer Leniu has been banned for eight matches after admitting calling Brisbane's Indigenous star Ezra Mam a "monkey" during an NRL game.

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Fittler wants NRL to clamp down on Leniu commentary

Former NSW State of Origin coach Brad Fittler wants the NRL to sanction players who spoke out on the Spencer Leniu racism claim before it reached the judiciary.

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Stop downplaying racism, integrity boss tells sports

Sport Integrity Australia chief David Sharpe says national sports leaders must stop downplaying racism as fresh claims emerge involving the AFL.

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Mundine slams Mitchell for 'disrespect' in racism saga

Anthony Mundine has hit back at Latrell Mitchell after the South Sydney superstar questioned his opinions about Spencer Leniu's now-infamous racial slur.

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Mam's Broncos home where heart is, Reynolds races clock

Brisbane No.6 Ezra Mam has returned to training as he moves on from being racially slurred, while Broncos skipper Adam Reynolds rehabbed a right-knee problem.

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Afternoon Update: man charged with Samantha Murphy murder; Labor’s gender equality strategy revealed; and guilty verdict in Rust shooting

Man, 22, appears in Ballarat magistrates court charged with murder of Samantha Murphy

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NRL's Leniu sorry for racial slur, facing long ban

Sydney Roosters prop Spencer Leniu looks set for a long stint on the sidelines after admitting he called Brisbane's Ezra Mam a "monkey" during a round one game.

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NRL season preview: Penrith remain the team to beat as bright lights of Las Vegas fade

The Roosters and Warriors are among the Panthers’ biggest threats while the league faces their own familiar challenges this season

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Hynes calls for Mam slur to be line in sand for NRL

Cronulla halfback Nicho Hynes has come out in support of Brisbane five-eighth Ezra Mam after an alleged racial slur by Sydney Roosters prop Spencer Leniu.

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Tuqiri accuses Robinson of 'gaslighting' Mam over slur

Ivan Cleary has launched a staunch defence of Spencer Leniu's character as Lote Tuqiri accused Roosters coach Trent Robinson of gaslighting Ezra Mam.

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Leniu charged by NRL, players clash over alleged slur

Brisbane and Sydney Roosters players have had a heated exchange at their Las Vegas hotel as Spencer Leniu is charged by the NRL for an alleged racial slur.

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Leniu accused of racial slur, placed on report

Spencer Leniu has been accused of a racial slur by Brisbane star Ezra Mam, with the Sydney Roosters recruit placed on report in Las Vegas.

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