Racist comments earn Leo-Latu a six-match ban - Sport - Evening Standard
       

Racist comments earn Leo-Latu a six-match ban

Wakefield hooker Tevita Leo-Latu has been banned for six matches for racially abusing Warrington winger Kevin Penny.

The incident occurred during the Super League match between the sides in Warrington on June 17 and Penny reported the abuse to a touch judge.

Words out of place: Leo-Latu

Words out of place: Leo-Latu

Rugby Football League chairman Richard Lewis said: "Racism will not be tolerated in any form in rugby league. Through our 'Tackle It' campaign which we launched in 2006 we asked for clubs to adopt a policy of zero tolerance of racism in any form.

"Clubs have been asked to make a commitment to ensure that players, spectators, staff and volunteers can enjoy an environment free of discrimination and racism. As shown in this case should anyone break this commitment they will be punished."

Latu, who joined the Wildcats midway through the 2006 season from Cronulla Sharks, has until August 22 to appeal against his suspension.

Comments

Don't Miss
Victoria Coren: My obsession with children, five proposals a week and why David and I are no power couple

Victoria Coren

David Mitchell and I are no power couple
The Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition preview party

Summer party

Stars at the The Royal Academy of Arts
London gets ready for the Diamond Jubilee - in pictures

Diamond Jubilee

London gets ready - in pictures
The Glamour Awards - stars turn on the style

Glamour Awards

Stars turn on the style
Duchess of Cambridge is pretty in pink at her first Buckingham Palace garden party

Garden party

Duchess of Cambridge is pretty in pink
FIRST review of Ridley Scott's latest sci-fi blockbuster Prometheus

First review

Is Ridley Scott's Prometheus any good?
Fair-weather goths

Fair-weather goths

The sultry shades of summer darks are coming out of the shadows
Dog save the Queen: Corgis surge in popularity

Dog save the Queen

Corgis surge in popularity
'He’s a better ex than he was a husband', says Boris Johnson's ex wife

A better ex than husband

We talk to Boris Johnson's ex wife
TV Baftas - in pictures

Best of the Baftas

Stars on the red, white and blue carpet