Australian rugby league player suspended for social media post regarding Queen's death

By George Ramsay, CNN

Updated 1551 GMT (2351 HKT) September 15, 2022

Caitlin Moran represented Australia at the 2017 Women's Rugby League World Cup.

(CNN)An Indigenous Australian rugby league player has been suspended for a game following a social media post she reportedly made about the Queen's death last week, in which she referred to the monarch as a «dumb dog.»

Caitlin Moran, who plays for the Newcastle Knights in the NRLW, made the derogatory remarks about the Queen in a now-deleted Instagram post, according to multiple Australian media reports. On Tuesday, the NRL announced that it intends to ban Moran for one game and hand her a suspended fine equivalent to 25% of her contract. The 25-year-old will also be required to attend education and training programs concerning her responsibilities as a player and her use of social media. The NRL said the fine will be suspended if she attends those programs, but if there is another violation of the code, she will be required to pay the fine immediately. «Rugby league is an inclusive game and has a proud and strong relationship with many communities,» said a statement from the NRL. Read More«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.» Australia is asking its people one question and it's not whether to keep the KingMoran, who helped Australia's Jillaroos win the Women's Rugby League World Cup in 2017, has not posted any response to the NRL's ban, nor responded to CNN's request for comment.She has until Tuesday to respond to the NRL's notice. The Knights said they support the one-game ban and suspended fine,