Ezra Mam: Australian rugby league star accuses rival of using racist slur - BBC News

Ezra Mam's allegation overshadows a push for US audiences by Australia's National Rugby League.

13 hours agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Ezra Mam (left) says Spencer Leniu racially abused himBy Tiffanie TurnbullBBC News, SydneyAn Indigenous Australian rugby league star has accused a rival player of using a racial slur against him during a hotly anticipated game in Las Vegas.

Brisbane Broncos' Ezra Mam says Spencer Leniu called him a "monkey".

When asked about the complaint after the match, the Sydney Roosters prop said "nothing" had happened and "it's all just fun and games on the field".

Australian sports have been battling a wave of racist abuse from crowds, but incidents between players are uncommon.

National Rugby League (NRL) officials are investigating the claim, which has overshadowed the start of the season.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-68464908

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