Rugby league player Caitlin Moran suspended after 'damaging' comment about Queen

The National Rugby League handed Caitlin Moran a one match ban for calling Queen Elizabeth II a “dumb dog”.

The NRLW Newcastle Knights player made the comments in a now-deleted Instagram post on Friday.

“Today’s a good fucking day, uncle Luke announces his tour, and this dumb dog dies, Happy f****** Friday,” she wrote.

It is thought the “dumb dog” was a reference to Queen Elizabeth II, who died on September 8th. It is believed that “uncle Luke” is country singer Luke Combs.

The post was deleted eight hours after publication, but screenshots were viewed by the NRL’s integrity unit.

Moran received a ban for one match, which equates to one-fifth of the NRLW season, and a suspended fine worth 25 per cent of her contract.

She will also be obliged to undergo education and training around the appropriate use of social media.

The Newcastle Knights have today supported the National Rugby League Integrity Unit’s move to issue player Caitlin Moran with a one game suspension and undisclosed fine.➡️ https://t.co/rxQs9zzVOp#allredandblue

“There will be a further requirement that Moran attend such education and training as is recommended by the NRL’s Wellbeing and Education Department, in consultation with the Australian Rugby League Indigenous Council, concerning her responsibilities as a player and the appropriate use of social media,” the NRL said.

“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.”

But Newcastle Knights coach Ronald Griffiths, who like Moran is Indigenous, came