Newcastle utility Caitlin Moran is a facing a one-game ban over an offensive social media post referencing the Queen’s death.
Moran, a former Jillaroos representative and Indigenous All Star, has since been forced to delete the Instagram post, which featured a picture of Queen Elizabeth II.
She deleted the comment from her Instagram story approximately eight hours after posting it.
The NRL issued Moran with a breach notice on Tuesday and she has five days to respond.
“The breach notice proposes a fine equivalent to 25 per cent of her current NRLW contract, wholly suspended, provided she fulfils a number of conditions,” an NRL statement read.
“The breach notice also proposes a one match suspension in the NRLW. The fine will be suspended for a period of 12 months to be payable immediately should the code be further breached in that period.
“Rugby league is an inclusive game and has a proud and strong relationship with many communities. Regardless of any personal views, all players and officials must adhere to the professional standards expected of them and on this occasion, the public comments made by the player have caused damage to the game.
Radio presenter Ray Hadley described the social media post as “perhaps the most reprehensible thing ever seen connected to rugby league”.
“I agonised over whether it should be revealed,” he told 4BC.
Moran played against the Roosters on Sunday while under investigation.
The 25-year-old wasn’t selected for the opening two rounds of the competition but made her season debut in a two-point win over Parramatta in Round 3.
The halfback had previously played for Australia in the 2017 World Cup but has yet to feature in the national competition, having suffered an ACL injury in 2018.
Source: Fox Sports