Marcelo Montoya given four-game ban for homophobic slur

NRL

Marcelo Montoya given four-game ban for homophobic slur

By Navitalai Naivalurua

13/04/2022

Fiji Bati and NZ Warriors winger Marcelo Montoya. [Image: 1news]

Fiji Bati and NZ Warriors winger Marcelo Montoya has been handed a four-match NRL suspension after a homophobic slur in his side's victory over the Cowboys last Friday.

The Warriors' 25-24 golden point victory over the Cowboys was overshadowed, as on-field microphones captured a player calling North Queensland winger Kyle Feldt a "f*****".

Montoya confirmed on Sunday that he was responsible for the incident as part of an apology offered by the Warriors.

The 26-year-old was hit with a contrary conduct charge and fronted the NRL judiciary last night.

[Source: newshub]

FEATURE NEWS

Fuel price rise will have direct impact on prices of goods and services - FCEF

The Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation is calling on the Government to clearly communicate its plans and messaging, in relation to the fuel crisi...

5 hours ago

Prof Prasad raises concern over delayed cane payment

National Federation Party Leader and former Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad is raising concerns over delayed cane payments, and is ...

16 minutes ago

Fiji flags to be at half-mast in honour of Ratu Epeli Nailatikau

In honour of former President and Speaker of Parliament the late Na Turaga Mai Naisogalaca, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau, Fiji flag be flown at half-mast, ...

37 minutes ago

40 Seaqaqa and Labasa cane farmers fear for livelihoods due non-renewal of leases

Natuvu, Seaqaqa cane farmer Girja Nand says he does not know how he will care for his son after losing the farm he has depended on all his life, ...

49 minutes ago

National crisis caused by fuel price increases will not be short term, we need clear action plan - Prof. Prasad

We need to act decisively, communicate clearly, understand that the significant increase in fuel prices will have an impact across the board, there ...

4 hours ago

Rise in fuel prices to affect taxi operators, drivers, and the people - Shameem

Former Fiji Taxi Association Assistant General Secretary Mohammad Shameem says the rise in fuel prices is going to significantly affect taxi ...

4 hours ago

More News

Pacific Specialist Healthcare - Heart Center

Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

IN DEPTH

Fiji Sports Council Saga: Minister ready to repay business class air fare for wife as concerns grow about Sports Council deals

I was invited to travel to New Zealand by the Fiji Sports Council for a grassroots 7s tournament in 2024, I travelled business class but it was ...

26 days ago

National Talanoa Session on Illicit Drugs in Fiji: 2,400 drug-related cases recorded in 2025

The illicit drug situation in Fiji has been described as a national emergency, with 2,400 drug-related cases recorded in 2025. Minister for Policing ...

33 days ago

Charlie Charters held at Nadi Airport because of a FICAC flag on his file

Fijian national, Charlie Charters is being held at immigration at Nadi International Airport because of a FICAC flag on his file.fijivillage News has ...

33 days ago